Cahaya
Cahaya is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian origin, meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian |
| Pronunciation | chah-HAH-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Cahaya
Cahaya is the ordinary Malay and Indonesian word for light and brightness, and the c is said like ch. Parents in Malaysia and Indonesia use it alone or in pairings such as Nur Cahaya, which puts the Arabic and Malay words for light side by side. In meaning it matches the Arabic names Nur and Diya, and it is also heard in Brunei and Singapore.
Is Cahaya a Muslim name?
Cahaya is Malay rather than Arabic, but its meaning of light is dearly loved in Islamic culture, and Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei use it.
How popular is Cahaya?
Given in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.
Gifts with the name Cahaya
- Cahaya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Cahaya baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Cahaya
Names similar to Cahaya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cahaya mean?
Cahaya means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Malay / Indonesian origin.
Is Cahaya a Muslim name?
Cahaya is Malay rather than Arabic, but its meaning of light is dearly loved in Islamic culture, and Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei use it.
How do you pronounce Cahaya?
Cahaya is pronounced chah-HAH-yah.
Is Cahaya a boy or girl name?
Cahaya is usually a girl name.