Maliah

ma-LEE-ah'muh-LEE-uh'3 syllables
🇺🇸Hawaiian
Calm

MEANING

CalmPeaceful

ORIGIN

Hawaiian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'malie', meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with serene and tranquil qualities, Maliah is a name that signifies tranquility.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used traditionally in Hawaiian culture, often representing the serene nature of the islands.

🇰🇪Swahili
Melodic

MEANING

Queen

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly related to the Swahili word 'malkia', meaning 'queen'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Swahili-speaking regions, it can symbolize nobility and leadership.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Occasionally used in African communities to denote a sense of royalty.

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