Most Malay baby names comes from the Arabic language. However, there are some that use Sanskrit, Javanese, and even Malay names.
Malay names for babies often include both a personal name (which is what people call you everday) and a patronym.
The family name is not used by Malay people. For males, the patronymic consists of the father’s given name followed by the Arabic phrase “bin” (‘son of’).
On the other hand, the Arabic term “binti”, which translates to “daughter of,” is added to the end of the father’s given name to form the patronymic for females. Moreover, women in Malay society are not expected to follow the cultural norm of changing their surnames.
Unfortunately, classic names are not regularly used nowadays. So, what about using classic names for your newborn instead? Take a look below and see some classic names that sound really cool and have a deeper meaning to them!
TikTok user @classicuniquenusantara posted a video of classic Malay names for boys and girls that you can use! Not only that, the names are very unique and has its own meaning.
Furthermore, you don’t see these names every day and it definitely stands out well. Here is a list of classic names for boys and girls:
Boys:
- Jauhar Manikam
- Ardi Bijaya
- Johan Syah Pualam
- Seniy Petra Nata
- Lekir Dilan
- Dian Indra Kama
- Sunan Kelana
- Panji Jauhari
- Nadim Sri Nara
Girls:
- Dang Seri Melati
- Bidasari
- Jana Soraya
- Chempaka Suri
- Daradillah
- Dara Bulan
- Mawar Seri Ayu
- Banjaran Sari
- Intan Mahsuri
- Mawar Ku Mustika
- Chempaka Manisah
They indeed sound very unique and beautiful right? Why not try bestowing your child using classic Malay names in the future?
Source: @classicuniquenusantara