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Malaija

muh-LAY-uh

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hawaiian

Total Births

34

Peak Year

#7 in 2006

First Recorded

2005

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A name of Polynesian origin, possibly related to Hawaiian names like Malia, meaning 'calm sea' or 'bitter'. It carries a serene and beautiful sound.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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Personality Traits

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