Best Trendy Baby Names In Malaysia 2023: Malay, Chinese And Indian

Finding the best name for your new baby can be a challenging process. Do you prefer a modern name that sounds edgy? Or maybe a traditional name that is old and represents a certain culture? Or perhaps you are just looking for something that is completely unique?

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All in all, it is definitely important to consider and think carefully before choosing a name. Many people believe that a name with an inspirational meaning will also represent the traits and virtues that your child will have in the future. Whether you’re looking for a simple name that’s easy to pronounce or something that’s cool and edgy, below is a list of the current trendy baby names in Malaysia that you may want to check out.

#1 Malay Trendy Names

In general, a Malay name typically consists of a personal name, which is used in day-to-day circumstances. Unlike most cultures, Malay people do not use the family name and instead uses a patronym such as the Arabic word ‘bin’, which means ‘son of’ followed by the personal name of the father. For the women, the patronym starts with the Arabic word ‘binti’, which means ‘daughter of’, also followed by the father’s name.

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The majority of these names usually have their origins in the Arabic language, while a few have their roots in Sanskrit and Hebrew. Malay people in the country also practice the tradition of having two names, which is known as ‘addenda’. The common addenda in male names are Muhammad, Mat, Abdul and Ahmed while the common addenda in female Malay names are Noor and Siti.

Boys Names

• Aadam – Father of mankind.
• Adiputera – First son or first prince
• Ahmad – Much praised. It is of many names of the prophet Muhammad
• Aqil – Gifted, intelligent being who is wise and reasonable
• Bintang – Star
• Firash – Perceptiveness or Ingenuity
• Fuaad – Heart or conscience
• Hadees – Speech or dialogue of the almighty
• Haissam – A sharp sword
• Hazer – Ready or prepared. Malaysian boys' names like Hazer are beautiful
• Idrak – To comprehend, or to understand
• Iesa – Name of a Muslim prophet. Malay names like these are unique
• Iyaan – Time, era, epoch
• Jebat – Musk. Asian names like this are elegant
• Johan – God is kind and gracious, skilled or champion
• Junada – Helper, warrior or soldier
• Khajeer – Beauty and elegance
• Khilaal – Friendship and companionship
• Megat – Great
• Mizn – White cloud, or "rain-bearing cloud"
• Mohamed – Reliable and always worthy of trust and belief. Mohamed Fairuz Fauzy is a Malaysian race car driver. Mohamed is the most common Malay name and also one of the most common Malay surnames
• Mudassir – Clothed, or enveloped in garments
• Muzakir – One who reminds people of Allah
• Nur – Sparkle or illumination. Nur also means light
• Putera – Son or prince
• Qawi – One who is strong, powerful, and firm. This name serves both as a personal name and as a family name
• Qazzafi – Wide, spacious, extensive. Malaysian last names like these are prevalent
• Raahim – One who is compassionate, kind and merciful
• Umar – "Flourishing". Umar is a popular name in English culture
• Yusof – "God increases in piety, power, and influence". Yusof Ghani is an extremely popular and talented Malaysian painter, sculptor, writer, professor, and curator
  
  
  

Girls Names

• Aishah – Different spelling of Aisha, A wife of the Islamic prophet Mohammed
• Alicia – Of Noble Birth
• Arianna – Latin - Women from Hadria; Dark One; Old Greek - Very Holy Woman; A derivative of Adriana
• Dhia – Splendor or glow
• Hannah – Grace, Favour
• Izz – This name symbolizes honour, glory and power
• Jana – Man; People; One who is a kind human being
• Maryam – Our lady
• Nayla – A winner, one who go-ahead to get everything
• Siti – A woman of noble qualities
• Sophia – She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
• Afeen – Forgiveness or one of a forgiving nature
• Bunga – Flower
• Cahaya – Light or radiance
• Iman – Faith or belief
• Izzati – Respect, honour, prestige
• Kasih – Love
• Maeena – One who takes care of others
• Melur – Jasmine flower
• Puteri Daughter or princess
• Suriani – Sun
• Suriawati – Female sun
• Surintan – Queen or diamond
• Taqdees – Pure, sanctity and holiness
• Tasmia – To mention the name of Allah
• Teratai – Lotus, water lily
• Uswah – Brightness, or ray

#2 Chinese Trendy Name

Chinese Malaysians normally prefer sticking close to their culture by picking traditional Chinese names with three words. The first name is a Chinese family name, and the other two parts form the indivisible Chinese given name.

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According to famous beliefs, a good Chinese name starts with the person’s surname, followed by their given name where the surname is one Chinese character and the given name is one or two further characters. Chinese baby names can also have a spectacular variety of meanings, from flowers and precious stones to virtues like courage, intelligence, and peacefulness. Many Chinese names are gender-neutral, but certain names are more commonly given to girls or boys.

Boys Names

• Aiguo – Patriotic
• Bingwen – Bright and cultivated
• Bolin – Elder brother rain
• Chaoxiang – Expecting fortune
• Donghai – Eastern sea
• Feng – Sharp blade, wind, summit
• Genghis – Just, righteous
• Hu – Tiger
• Huizhong – Wise and loyal
• Jianyu – Building the universe
• Park – The cypress tree
• Qianfan – Thousand sails
• Shanyuan – Mountain source
• Xiaobo – Little wrestler
• Zixin – Self-confidence

Girls Names

• Ai – Lovable
• Ah Lam – Peace
• Baozhai – Precious hairpin
• Chu Hua – Chrysanthemum
• Chyou – Autumn
• Daiyu – Black jade
• Fen – Scent
• Ju – Daisy
• Lan – Orchid
• Liling – Sound of white jasmine
• Mei – Gorgeous, plum
• Nuo – Gracious
• Shu – Warmhearted
• Ting – Enduring
• Zhan – Valuable, genuine, innocent

Gender-Neutral Names

• An – Peace
• Bao – Treasure, gem
• Bo – Wavelike
• Chen – Break of the day
• Chun – Born in the spring
• Guang – Glorious
• Heng – Eternal
• Huan – Happiness
• Hui – Clever
• Jiang – River
• Liu – Willow tree
• Ming – Enlightening
• Ping – Peaceful, stable
• Qui – Autumn
• Shan – Moderate
• Shi – Truthful
• Xiang – Fragrant, or circling in the air (like a bird)
• Xiaosheng – Little birth
• Xue – Snow or studious
• Yanlin – Swallow forest or Beijing forest

#3 Indian Trendy Name

Indian names are based on a variety of systems and naming conventions, which vary from region to region. Names are also influenced by religion and caste and may come from different epics. Due to Indian’s wide variety of language styles, this makes for subtle, often confusing, differences in names and naming patterns.

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For most Indians, surnames are placed as last names or before first names, which often denote: village of origin, caste, clan, office of authority their ancestors held, or trades of their ancestors. They also give their child a birth name that is different from their official name, where the the birth name starts with a randomly selected name from the person's horoscope or known as ‘nakshatra’ and many children are given three names, sometimes as a part of religious teaching.

Boys Names

• Aarav – A loud sound or thundering
• Arhaan – Popularly believed to mean 'ruler or emperor'
• Aryaman – The sun, a close companion
• Bhaavik – Sentimental, full of emotions
• Bhavin – Illustrious, blessing
• Chitaksh – One with attractive eyes
• Dhairya – Patience, endurance and perseverance
• Ehsaan – Compassion
• Faiyaz – Doer of good deeds, virtuous
• Gatik – Speed, motion, refuge
• Hridaan – Commonly believed to mean a 'generous heart'
• Ishir – Powerful and strong; fire
• Ivaan – Popularly believed to mean 'God's glorious gift'
• Jaiyush – Victorious, long life
• Kiaan – Popularly believed to mean 'grace of God'
• Lakshay – Target
• Medhansh – Popularly believed to mean 'one who has inherited wisdom'
• Nirvaan – Ultimate bliss
• Nishith – Midnight
• Ohas – Praise
• Ojas – Grandeur, vigour
• Parv – A holy day or festival
• Ranbir – The brave warrior
• Suveer – Popularly said to mean 'heroic' and 'courageous'
• Taksh – Gold mountain, divine mountain
• Uthkarsh – Superior, excellence
• Viraj – Sovereign, splendour
• Yug – An era, a generation
• Yuvaan  – Youthful and strong; a young prince
• Zain – Radiance, excellence

Girls Names

• Amyra –Female form of ruler or princess
• Anahita – Popularly believed to mean 'graceful'
• Bhamini – Woman, beautiful, glorious
• Charvi – Beautiful lady
• Drishya – To be seen, visible
• Eshana – Seeking, longing
• Eenakshi – Doe-eyed
• Hrishita – Pleased, happy
• Inaaya – Help and protection from the Almighty
• Ishita – Greatness, supremacy
• Jiya – Radiance, sweetheart
• Kashvi – Popularly believed to mean 'shining'
• Kimaya – Popularly believed to mean 'divine'
• Lavanya – Beauty or grace
• Medhasvini – Popularly believed to mean 'wisdom'
• Nakshatra – Star, constellation
• Ojasvini – Energetic, bright
• Pari – Ethereal beauty
• Prisha – Spotted; believed to mean 'God's gift'
• Samaira – Widely believed to mean 'enchanting'
• Tanya – Fairy queen
• Vanya – Gracious gift of god
• Vardaniya – Giver of good fortune
• Vihaana – Dawn
• Yashasvini – Successful and illustrious
• Yashvi – Fame
• Zaina – Beautiful and radiant
• Zaira – A visitor or guest
• Zara – Princess, the exalted one
• Zoya – Light and radiance

With so many options of names to choose from, selecting one can be hard sometimes for certain parents. In this case, you can instead create a shortlist of names you like and eventually make your final choice after your baby is born. It might also help to look at some of the meanings behind the names as well as how easy they are to spell or pronounce if you are still unsure of which one to use for your little one.

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