Malaia
Gender: Girl
Origin: Swahili, Russian
Meaning: One coming from Malay Archipelago, small
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Malaia Meaning and Origin
Malaia has several potential origins and meanings. In Swahili, Malaia is a girl’s name meaning “one coming from Malay Archipelago“. In Russian, Malia is a feminine adjective meaning “small” or “young.” It can also be used as a diminutive form of the name “Maria.” Malaia is also the name of a village in the Bakhmut Raion district of Ukraine. The name Malaia could also be a variant spelling of “Malaya,” which is a common name in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In Malay and Indonesian, “Malaya” means “freedom” or “independence.” In Sanskrit, “Malaia” can mean “garland” or “necklace,” which could make it a fitting name for someone who is adorned with jewelry or who has a graceful neck. Malaia or Malaya is also a type of garnet that is pinkish-orange, reddish-orange, or yellowish-orange in color. It is found in east Africa, in the Umba Valley bordering Tanzania and Kenya.
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