Meaning & Origin
A country in Southeast Asia. Capital: Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia is a girl's baby name of Malay origin, sharing its name with the Southeast Asian nation, from the Sanskrit malaya meaning "mountain range" or "hills." As a given name, it carries an exotic, faraway beauty.
Malaysia is part of the American tradition of using place names as given names, following in the footsteps of names like Savannah, Sienna, and India. Its melodic, four-syllable flow and the allure of an unfamiliar land give it a romantic, adventurous quality.