Mutiara
Mutiara is a Muslim girl name of Malay / Indonesian origin, meaning “Pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay / Indonesian |
| Pronunciation | moo-tee-AH-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Mutiara
Mutiara is the everyday Malay and Indonesian word for a pearl, borrowed from Sanskrit long ago. Muslim families in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei like it for girls, sometimes pairing it with an Arabic name. Its meaning also brings to mind the pearls, luʾluʾ, that the Quran lists among the beauties of Paradise. It shows how Southeast Asian Muslims weave local words into their naming.
Is Mutiara a Muslim name?
Mutiara is a Malay and Indonesian name meaning 'pearl', widely used by Muslim families in Southeast Asia, though it is not Arabic. Parents wanting the Arabic equivalent can choose Lulu.
How popular is Mutiara?
Common in Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
Gifts with the name Mutiara
- Mutiara name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mutiara baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mutiara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mutiara mean?
Mutiara means 'Pearl'. It is of Malay / Indonesian origin.
Is Mutiara a Muslim name?
Mutiara is a Malay and Indonesian name meaning 'pearl', widely used by Muslim families in Southeast Asia, though it is not Arabic. Parents wanting the Arabic equivalent can choose Lulu.
How do you pronounce Mutiara?
Mutiara is pronounced moo-tee-AH-rah.
Is Mutiara a boy or girl name?
Mutiara is usually a girl name.