Traditional Singapore Names

living, prosperous, she who lives

Precious, beautiful

Forest, woods

Lotus flower

A common prefix 'Ah' combined with 'Moi', meaning 'sister' or 'girl'.

Successful, accomplished

Most highly praised, most highly adored, signifying excellence and commendation.

Living, prosperous, alive

Trustworthy, faithful, safe, secure

Red, auspicious, prosperous, often associated with good fortune.

More luminous, brighter; lights

Six-faced (referring to Lord Murugan)

Young camel; joyous, cheerful

Jade, treasured

Bright, clear, understanding; intelligent, wise

Firewood, good luck, or life (depending on character)

To exhibit, surname

Moon, shining

Prosperous, flourishing, clear, pure, green/blue

Lofty, majestic, high, sublime

Autumn, often used in compound names, symbolizing harvest and beauty.

Spring, youthful, talented

Spring prosperity

From the ancient State of Cai

Spring, youth, handsome

Goddess, divine

The invincible one, goddess name

Harmony, pleasant, beautiful, elegant, or artful

Heroic, brave, outstanding, British

Courageous and splendid

Captivating; she who weans; daughter of the Prophet Muhammad

Sweet, willing, or a surname meaning 'dry' or 'stem'

Tall, lofty, high; also refers to a type of tree

Cow protector, lord of cows

Crown, cap, official, or mountain pass

Gentle, patient, mild-mannered

Breaker of evil, destroyer of hunger, crusher

handsome, good, benefactor

River; good; brave; surname

Good fortune, blessing

Prosperous and clear

Rainbow, great, vast

Bright, intelligent, splendid, wisdom, glory, kindness, or flower

Father of many; a prophet's name

Wife of Indra, goddess of thunder and storms

Beautiful, graceful

Victorious, triumphant

Good and proper; auspicious and fitting