Malibu

Malibu Meaning & Origin

About Malibu
The name "Malibu" is derived from the Chumash Native American word "Humaliwo," which means "the surf sounds loudly." It refers to the coastal city in California, known for its picturesque beaches and the sound of crashing waves. The name captures the essence of the area's natural beauty and its close connection to the ocean.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malibu are female.

Malibu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 62.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLP
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L AH0 B UW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæləbu/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malibu in Braille

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

The name Malibu in braille

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

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

The name Malibu in sign language

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