Malar
Malar is a Hindu girl name of Tamil origin, meaning “Flower, blossom”.
| Meaning | Flower, blossom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Tamil |
| Written as | மலர் |
| Pronunciation | MUH-lar |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Malar
Malar is a pure Tamil word meaning flower or blossom, and it is popular partly because Tamil families sometimes prefer native words over Sanskrit ones. It appears in classical Tamil poetry and in compound names such as Malarvizhi, 'flower-eyed', and Thenmalar, 'honey flower'. The name gained further attention from the character Malar in the 2015 Malayalam film Premam.
Is Malar a Hindu name?
Malar is a Tamil nature name used mainly by Hindu families but not tied to any particular deity, and Tamil Christians use it too.
How popular is Malar?
Used among Tamil families, often as part of a longer name.
Gifts with the name Malar
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Spellings and variants of Malar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malar mean?
Malar means 'Flower, blossom'. It is of Tamil origin.
Is Malar a Hindu name?
Malar is a Tamil nature name used mainly by Hindu families but not tied to any particular deity, and Tamil Christians use it too.
How do you pronounce Malar?
Malar is pronounced MUH-lar.
Is Malar a boy or girl name?
Malar is usually a girl name.