Malaja

Malaja Meaning & Origin

About Malaja
The name "Malaja" is of Russian origin and is derived from the word "malyi," meaning "small" or "little." It is a feminine name that conveys the idea of being petite or tiny. It is often given to girls as a way to express endearment or to emphasize their small stature or delicate nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malaja are female.

Malaja Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLJ
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 L EY1 JH AH0
🌐 IPA
/malaja*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLJ', 'MLH')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malaja in Braille

Here's how to represent Malaja in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Malaja in braille

How to Spell the Name Malaja in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Malaja using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malaja in sign language

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