Malaya

Malaya Meaning & Origin

About Malaya
The name Malaya is of Filipino origin and means "free" or "freedom." It is often used as a given name for girls and symbolizes independence, liberation, and the desire for self-determination. The name Malaya carries a sense of strength and resilience, reflecting the spirit of those who bear it.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malaya are female.

Malaya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -6.77% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 L AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/malaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malaya in Braille

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

The name Malaya in braille

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

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

The name Malaya in sign language

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