Malli

Malli (말리) is a girl's name from Korea, whose meaning can vary depending on the Hanja characters used. Among other things, the name is associated with 'the jasmine.'

What does the name Malli mean?

The name Malli (말리) is a feminine first name of Korean origin that can have different meanings depending on the Hanja characters used. One of the most well-known meanings is 'the jasmine.' The origin of the name lies in Korean, where the word malli (茉莉) means 'the jasmine.' Furthermore, Malli could be considered a variant of Mali or Malla, both of which are short forms of various feminine first names like Amalie, Maria, Magdalena, or Matilda.

Where does the name Malli come from?

Malli is a feminine first name that originates from Korean and carries the meaning 'the jasmine.' The word is composed in Korean of malli (茉莉) = the jasmine.

How do you pronounce Malli?

The pronunciation of Malli is generally 'Mal-li' [ˈmali]. The short, open vowel a at the beginning conveys a certain directness, while the double l connection creates a gentle internal structure. The bright ending with i ensures that the name has a friendly resonance. Overall, Malli conveys a lively, uncomplicated impression - it feels down-to-earth, likable, and brings a fresh lightness.

Popularity

In Germany, Malli is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2022 with the 5,539th place. In the last ten years, the name has been used as a first name less than 10 times, which gives it the 8,964th position in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.