Malaia

mah-LAY-ah'muh-LAY-uh'3 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Calm

MEANING

CalmQuiet

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'mālie' which means calm or gentle.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hawaiian culture, names often reflect natural elements or desired qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Hawaiian names are traditionally descriptive and can reflect the environmental or familial context.

🌐Indo-European
Melodic

MEANING

High tower

ORIGIN

Old Germanic

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly linked to the Old High German word 'mal', meaning mark or sign.

CULTURAL NOTES

Names with similar roots are sometimes used to denote strength or protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Germanic names often have meanings related to strength or nobility.

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Malaia - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations