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Maleny

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mah-LAY-nee'muh-LAY-nee'3 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
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MEANING

Heavenly

ORIGIN

Latin America

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 'malina' which means 'peace' or 'calm' in some Spanish dialects

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Latin American cultures as a name representing serenity and beauty

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used in various Spanish-speaking regions for its melodic sound and positive connotations

🇬🇧English
Melodic

MEANING

Calm and serene

ORIGIN

Modern English

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly a variation of the name Melanie, which has Greek roots meaning 'black, dark'

CULTURAL NOTES

In English-speaking countries, it is appreciated for its unique and modern sound

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained usage in the late 20th century as a distinctive choice without a long historical precedent

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FAQs About Maleny

The name Maleny means "heavenly" in Spanish, "calm and serene" in English.
Maleny has Latin America and Modern English origins. Derived from 'malina' which means 'peace' or 'calm' in some Spanish dialects
Maleny is pronounced mah-LAY-nee (muh-LAY-nee). It has 3 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 Maleny include Mally, Leni, Mal.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Maleny include Avery, Liam, Sophia, Ethan.
The most common spelling is Maleny. Alternative spellings include Maleni, Malany, Malaini.