Malian

Malian Meaning & Origin

About Malian
The name "Malian" is of African origin and is typically used as a given name for both boys and girls. It is derived from the ethnic group known as the Malinke or Mandinka, who primarily reside in West Africa. The name "Malian" can be interpreted to mean "one who belongs to the Malinke/Mandinka people" or "from the Malinke/Mandinka tribe." It carries cultural significance and represents a connection to the heritage and identity of the Malinke/Mandinka community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malian are female.

Malian Popularity Trends

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/malian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malian in Braille

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

The name Malian in braille

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

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

The name Malian in sign language

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