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Malaka name meaning

“tree bearing amla fruit”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/malaka/
Gender
♂ Boy
Origin
Malay
Syllables
3
Popularity
#3,426

Malaka is a masculine name commonly linked to the Malay word malaka, meaning “tree bearing amla fruit”. The word names the tree Phyllanthus emblica. Alongside this botanical connection, the name may also refer to a place called Malaka, giving it a possible geographical reference.

What does Malaka mean?

Tree bearing amla fruit

In Indonesian: pohon penghasil buah amla

Origin and cultural usage of Malaka

Possibly taken from Malay malaka, the name of the Phyllanthus emblica tree. It may also refer to a place called Malaka.

Linguistic originMalay
Starts withM · Ma

Name combinations with Malaka

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Malaka, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Malaka Indar Firmansyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
    • Firmansyah: royal decree, a ruler's command
  • Malaka Aldiansyah Wagino

    Meaning of each word

    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Aldiansyah: king, ruler
    • Wagino: born on the Wage market day
  • Malaka Pandu

    Meaning of each word

    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Pandu: pale; also a guide
  • Tangguh Malaka Bisma

    Meaning of each word

    • Tangguh: resilient, tenacious through difficulty
    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Bisma: formidable, awe-inspiring
  • Malaka Indar

    Meaning of each word

    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Indar: Indra, ruler of the gods
  • Malaka Atmo Gana

    Meaning of each word

    • Malaka: tree bearing amla fruit
    • Atmo: soul or inner self
    • Gana: group; attendants

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How to pronounce Malaka

Syllables3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names
IPA/malaka/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦩꦭꦏ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮙᮜᮊ

Is Malaka a boy’s name?

Yes, Malaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Malaka ranks #3,426 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Malaka

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Malaka

  • Malaka Yaluhun · b. 1972

FAQ about the name Malaka

What is the meaning of Malaka?

Malaka means tree bearing amla fruit. Possibly taken from Malay malaka, the name of the Phyllanthus emblica tree. It may also refer to a place called Malaka.

Is Malaka a boy’s name?

Yes, Malaka is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Malaka?

Malaka is of Malay origin.

How many syllables does Malaka have?

Malaka has 3 syllables (Ma-la-ka) and 6 letters.

How popular is the name Malaka?

Malaka ranks #3,426 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Malaka?

Some ideas: Malaka Indar Firmansyah; Malaka Aldiansyah Wagino; Malaka Pandu.

Famous people named Malaka?

Notable people named Malaka include Malaka Yaluhun.

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