Madagascar Baby Names
Malagasy names come from the Austronesian Malagasy language, often carrying poetic meanings related to nature, ancestors, and aspirations.
Madagascar baby naming trends in Africa combine local tradition and global favorites. Madagascar is also known as Republic of Madagascar.
Current high-interest names include boys like Hery, Andry, Fidy and girls like Mialy, Voahary, Lalaina. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Madagascar
- #1HeryMalagasystrength; powerHEH-ree
- #2AndryMalagasypillar; supportAN-dree
- #3FidyMalagasyfaithful; trustworthyFEE-dee
- #4TianaMalagasyloved; cherishedtee-AH-nah
- #5NdrianaMalagasynoble; of royal descenten-DREE-ah-nah
- #6RivoMalagasywind; breezeREE-voh
- #7NjakaMalagasyskillful; cleveren-JAH-kah
- #8TahiryMalagasyto preserve; to keep safetah-HEE-ree
- #9MamyMalagasysweet; pleasantMAH-mee
- #10RakotoMalagasyyoung one; sonrah-KOO-too
Most Popular Girl Names in Madagascar
- #1MialyMalagasybeautiful; lovelymee-AH-lee
- #2VoaharyMalagasygift of naturevoo-AH-hah-ree
- #3LalainaMalagasybeloved; cherishedlah-LYE-nah
- #4SantatraMalagasyblessing; good fortunesan-TAH-trah
- #5TojoMalagasyhopeTOH-joh
- #6FinaritraMalagasyhappiness; contentmentfee-nah-REE-trah
- #7HajainaMalagasyworthy of respecthah-JYE-nah
- #8VolatianaMalagasysilver; preciousvoo-lah-tee-AH-nah
- #9Ny AinaMalagasythe life; vital essencenee EYE-nah
- #10MaheryMalagasystrong; mightymah-HEH-ree