Malala
muh-LAH-luh
Popularity
#16729
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Persian
Total Births
95
Peak Year
#13 in 2018
First Recorded
2013
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Malala is an Afghan name, famously associated with the Pashto word for 'grief' or 'sorrow'. However, it is also interpreted as 'brave'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Prize laureate.
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