Muslim given name
Melati
meh-LAH-tee
Pronunciation: meh-LAH-tee
ياسمين
Girl
Origin
Malay
Meaning
Jasmine (the white fragrant flower Jasminum sambac); a Malay-origin feminine name used widely in Malay literature and among Muslim communities in Southeast Asia
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
6
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Melati.
Melati is a Malay name commonly explained as Jasmine (the white fragrant flower Jasminum sambac); a Malay-origin feminine name used widely in Malay literature and among Muslim communities in Southeast Asia. It is often grouped with Muslim given name names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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