Indonesian · Malay

Melati

Pronounced muh-LAH-teeShare

Meaning: Jasmine

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

Melati is the Indonesian and Malay word for jasmine, used as a given name. It ultimately comes from Sanskrit mālatī, another jasmine name.

Nicknames

  • Mel
  • Lati

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Melati comes from Indonesian and Malay.

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