Malala

Malala Meaning & Origin

About Malala
The name "Malala" is of Arabic origin and means "grief-stricken" or "sorrowful." It is a feminine name that carries a sense of sadness or sorrow, reflecting the emotional depth and resilience often associated with individuals who bear this name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malala are female.

Malala Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 L AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/malala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malala in Braille

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

The name Malala in braille

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

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

The name Malala in sign language

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