Malta

Malta Meaning & Origin

About Malta
The name "Malta" is derived from the Latin word "Mediterranea," meaning "middle of the sea." It refers to the island nation's strategic location in the central Mediterranean Sea, situated between Europe and North Africa. The name reflects Malta's historical significance as a crossroads for trade, culture, and civilizations throughout the centuries.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malta are female.

Malta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 L T AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔltə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malta in Braille

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

The name Malta in braille

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

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

The name Malta in sign language

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