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Once your little bundle of joy has arrived in your hands the next big milestone moment is choosing a name for your baby. Parents will tirelessly hunt, making a long list of preferred suggestions from family and friends. Choosing one from it is quite a crucial decision for a parent as that name becomes their future identity and will be carried throughout their kid's life. So there lies an utmost responsibility in choosing a meaningful, unique name sticking to your family tradition and culture.


Malayalam is one of the ancient classical languages with a major part of its vocabulary derived from Sanskrit, Tamil, and Portuguese. The language is known for its diverse vocabulary and hence displays unique meanings with the names. We have compiled an interesting list of unique Malayalam baby names with their meanings to make your job easier.


A baby lies on a white bed, surrounded by colorful names and question marks, suggesting a playful atmosphere for choosing a name, with the baby’s face.

No

NAME

GENDER

MEANING

1

Aabha

Girl

Lustre

2

Aadhrithi

Girl

A stalwart woman

3

Aadrika

Girl

Strong and sturdy

4

Aami

Girl

Dear or loved

5

Aanchal

Girl

A girl providing shelter to needy

6

Aanya

Girl

Women with grace of God

7

Abhilasha

Girl

Desire

8

Abhiprithi

Girl

Full of love

9

Abhisarika

Girl

Beloved

10

Agrata

Girl

Leader

11

Alisha

Girl

Protected by God

12

Amal

Boy/Girl

Hope

13

Amoda

Girl

Happiness

14

Amshula

Girl

Sunny or Influential Person

15

Anchita

Girl

Honored 

16

Ankita

Girl

Dedicate or distinguished

17

Anveeksha

Girl

Meditation

18

Anvesha

Girl

Curious

19

Anvitha

Girl

Ray of light or one who bridges the gap

20

Arunima

Girl

Glow of dawn

21

Athmika

Girl

Light of god

22

Bageshri

Girl

Name of raga

23

Bhanuja

Girl

Signifies river Yamuna

24

Celina

Girl

Heaven

25

Chakrika

Girl

Goddess Lakshmi

26

Chavi

Girl

Reflection

27

Dani

Girl

Kind and merciful

28

Gamila

Girl

Gorgeous

29

Harshada

Girl

One who brings happiness

30

Harshal

Girl

Glad

31

Hita

Girl

A lovable girl

32

Jeevika

Girl

Water

33

Jiya

Girl

Beloved or sweetheart

34

Jyotsna

Girl

Moonlight

35

Kalpita

Girl

Imagined

36

Kaumudi

Girl

Moonlight

37

Keshini

Girl

One with long hair

38

Kumud

Girl

Lotus flower

39

Mahima

Girl

Greatness

40

Manjari

Girl

A bunch or collection

41

Mehek

Girl

Fragrance

42

Parina

Girl 

Fairy

43

Parinita

Girl

An expert

44

Pracheeta

Girl

Origin or starting point

45

Pradeepta

Girl

Glowing

46

Prafula

Girl

Blooming lotus

47

Rajisha

Girl

Moon

48

Rajivini

Girl

collection of blue lotuses

49

Ramila

Girl

A lover girl

50

Ramita

Girl

One with a pleasing personality

51

Reeneka

Girl

Beautiful like a song

52

Reman

Girl

Calming and sweet as a song

53

Tamasvini

Girl

Night sky

54

Tanisha

Girl

Ambition

55

Tejal

Girl

Radiant

56

Trishala

Girl

Mother of Lord Mahavir

57

Trishna

Girl

Thirst

58

Udvita

Girl

A river filled with lotus

59

Umika

Girl

Goddess Parvati

60

Utpalini

Girl

Water lily

61

Varanya

Girl

Best or most excellent

62

Varuni

Girl

Rain and infinite

63

Vidhula

Girl

Moon

64

Yadana

Girl

A precious gem

65

Aadesh

Boy

Order or command

66

Aadil

Boy

Righteousness

67

Aadish

Boy

Wise or intelligent

68

Aardik

Boy

One who is affectionate to fellowmen

69

Aatreya

Boy

A famous sage

70

Abeer

Boy

Fragrance of rose

71

Abhay

Boy

Fearless or courageous

72

Abhaysimha

Boy

As brave as a lion

73

Abhinav

Boy

New or special

74

Abhineet

Boy

Perfect

75

Abhinivesh

Boy

Desire or wish

76

Abhivanth

Boy

A royal salute

77

Adwin

Boy

Artist

78

Aiden

Boy

Fiery young man

79

Ambar

Boy

Blue sky

80

Aryan

Boy

Honorable king

81

Bhusan

Boy

Ornament

82

Bijoy

Boy

Victorious

83

Chaithan

Boy

Perception or intelligence

84

Chaitran

Boy

Bright and clear-minded

85

Chandramadhav

Boy

Sweet

86

Chandresh

Boy

Lord of moon

87

Charudutta

Boy

Born with beauty

88

Chirag

Boy

Lamp or light

89

Cyril

Boy

Master of lord

90

Daivat

Boy

One who possesses the heart of god

91

Darshak

Boy

A spectator

92

Dharesh

Boy

Lord of lands

93

Dhaval

Boy

Fair child

94

Dheeman

Boy

Intelligent

95

Hemang

Boy

One who possesses the golden body

96

Hemant

Boy

Winter signifies Lord Buddha

97

Hriday

Boy

Lord Vishnu

98

Idhanth

Boy

Bright or luminous

99

Ilesh

Boy

Lord of earth

100

Indeevar

Boy

A blue  lotus

101

Indranil

Boy

Lord Shiva or gemstone turquoise

102

Ipsit

Boy

A desirable one 

103

Iravan

Boy

The ruler of oceans 

104

Jatin

Boy

Denotes lord shiva

105

Kanishk

Boy

An ancient king who followed Buddhism

106

Kashyap

Boy

A famous sage

107

Manish

Boy

Lord of mind

108

Mihir

Boy

The sun

109

Mitesh

Boy

A man of fewer desires

110

Naman

Boy

One who commands respect

111

Nilesh

Boy

Name of Lord Krishna

112

Niranjan

Boy

One who is simple, Full moon night

113

Nirav

Boy

Silence

114

Nivrutti

Boy

Separated from the world/ feeling of  bliss

115

Nripendra

Boy

King of kings

116

Ojas

Boy

Energy/ enthusiasm

117

Omkar

Boy

Mystic sound of the Hindu mantra

118

Pranal

Boy

A waterway or creek denotes God

119

Prayaag

Boy

The confluence of three rivers.

120

Ratin

Boy

One who is blessed with happiness and love

121

Redan

Boy

One who has a lovable heart

122

Rithin

Boy

Rich and victorious in war

123

Riyan

Boy

Doors of Heaven King

124

Sadesh

Boy

Pearl

125

Saharsh

Boy

Brave

126

Sahil

Boy

Leader or ruler

127

Salil

Boy

Water

128

Samyak

Boy

Enough

129

Sanchit

Boy

Collection

130

Shardool

Boy

One who is as brave as a lion

131

Shrinay

Boy

Lord Ganesha

132

Shrithik

Boy

Lord Shiva

133

Snithik

Boy

Master of justice

134

Sreevar

Boy

Lord Venkatesha

135

Suhruda

Boy

Good-hearted

136

Sushruth

Boy

A man of good reputation

137

Sushrutha

Boy

Son of sage Vishvamithra

138

Tanmay

Boy

Absorbed or engrossed

139

Tapir

Boy

Holy and chaste

140

Utpal

Boy

Beginning

141

Vagindra

Boy

God of speech

142

Vedhant

Boy

Ultimate Consciousness

143

Vipreet

Boy

Unique 

144

Vireshwar

Boy

Lord Shiva

145

Vishalpreet

Boy

Blessed with a pure heart

146

Vishravas

Boy

A wise thinker

147

Vishvag

Boy

Lord Brahma

148

Vishvesh

Boy

Lord of the world

149

Vishwatma

Boy

Universal soul

150

Yashas

Boy

A famous person

A name is a way a parent looks at and loves the child. A name, which starts as an identity for a person, travels along with them to all heights and becomes an inspiration when they achieve. There can be some names but never can be the same personality.



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150 Unique Malayalam Baby Names and Their Meaning

Find 150 unique, meaningful Malayalam baby names with their meanings. Choose the perfect name for your child's identity and heritage

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