Malay

Malay Meaning & Origin

About Malay
The name "Malay" is derived from the Malay people, an ethnic group native to Southeast Asia, primarily inhabiting Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Brunei. The term "Malay" can refer to both the people and the language spoken by this ethnic group. It is also used to describe the culture, traditions, and customs associated with the Malay community. The name "Malay" signifies the rich heritage and identity of this diverse ethnic group in Southeast Asia.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malay are female.

Malay Popularity Trends

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ML
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EY1 L EY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmeΙͺleΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malay in Braille

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

The name Malay in braille

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

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

The name Malay in sign language

Numerology