Malinda
garland bearer
GenderBoyOriginSinhalaSay itmah-LIN-dahPopularityFairly common in Sri Lanka
Pronounced mah-LIN-dah
About the name Malinda
Malinda relates to garlands and floral blessing, a warm and celebratory name. It has historical royal associations too.
Warm, generous, and celebratory by nature.
Fun fact
King Milinda (Menander I) in ancient texts is linked etymologically to names like Malinda.
Nicknames for Malinda
Mal
Variations
MalindhaMalindu
Famous people named Malinda
- Malinda Pushpakumara (Sri Lankan cricketer)