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Malaysia

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muh-LAY-zhee-uh'muh-LAY-zhuh'4 syllables
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MEANING

Land of Mountains

ORIGIN

Malay

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'Melayu', an ancient kingdom located in the Malay Peninsula

CULTURAL NOTES

Malaysia is known for its diverse culture and history reflecting Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name 'Malaysia' began to be used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, officially adopted in 1963.

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FAQs About Malaysia

The name Malaysia means "Land of Mountains" in English.
Malaysia has Malay origins. Derived from 'Melayu', an ancient kingdom located in the Malay Peninsula
Malaysia is pronounced muh-LAY-zhee-uh (muh-LAY-zhuh). It has 4 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Malaysia include Mal, Laya, Mala.
Some middle name ideas for Malaysia include Rose, Grace, Mae, Claire, Jane.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Malaysia include Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei.
The most common spelling is Malaysia. Alternative spellings include Malayshia, Malaisia.
Malaysia - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations