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Malar

Girl name · Indian

Meaningflower · Tamil

Malar is an Indian girl name meaning “flower”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Malar and you get Lamar. Same letters, different name.
Baby toes with a little yellow flower
hello, little Malar

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Malar

Malar is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “flower”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Malar at school.

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Questions about the name Malar

What does the name Malar mean?

Malar means “flower” and comes from Tamil. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Violet (“violet flower”), Lily (“lily flower”), Rose (“rose flower”) and Magnolia (“magnolia flower”).

What is the origin of the name Malar?

Malar is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Tamil. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Malar a boy or girl name?

Malar is a girl name.

What names are similar to Malar?

If you like Malar, you might also like Violet, Lily, Rose and Magnolia.

What should I know before naming my baby Malar?

Malar is an Indian girl name meaning “flower”, with Tamil roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.