Cinta
Cinta is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian origin, meaning “Love”.
| Meaning | Love |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian |
| Pronunciation | CHIN-tah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Cinta
Cinta is simply the word for love in both Malay and Indonesian, said chin-ta. Its deeper history runs back to Sanskrit, in which it carried the sense of longing or thought, but over time it settled into everyday Malay speech as the plain term for love. Parents in Indonesia and Malaysia give it to daughters as a warm, local first name, and it is often paired with a second name drawn from Arabic.
Is Cinta a Muslim name?
Muslim families across Indonesia and Malaysia choose Cinta for their daughters. It comes from Malay rather than Arabic, yet its meaning of love sits comfortably within Muslim naming.
How popular is Cinta?
You will mostly meet this name in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Cinta
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cinta mean?
Cinta means 'Love'. It is of Malay / Indonesian origin.
Is Cinta a Muslim name?
Muslim families across Indonesia and Malaysia choose Cinta for their daughters. It comes from Malay rather than Arabic, yet its meaning of love sits comfortably within Muslim naming.
How do you pronounce Cinta?
Cinta is pronounced CHIN-tah.
Is Cinta a boy or girl name?
Cinta is usually a girl name.