Traditional Singapore Names

Art, virtue, time, black (Sanskrit); princess (Persian); dark, black (Hawaiian)

Lotus, pale red, or a goddess

Lord of the Stars, Commander of the Celestial Army

Lord of the stars, bestower of courage and happiness

Musk, fragrant substance, turmeric

Foundation, establish

Moon

Outstanding, eminent, excellent, remarkable

Gold, golden; also 'brave' or 'righteous' in Korean; 'noble' or 'royal' in Vietnamese

Golden success

High, tall

Nation, country

Country's glory

Gentleman, respected

Prince, son, young man, noble

Sign, mark; goddess of wealth and prosperity

Willow; surname

Beautiful, elegant

Plum; also a surname of an ancient state

Clear, bright, beautiful; also cold, ice

Plum, beautiful, strong, jasmine, or stand

Lotus; graceful, delicate

Forest, woods

Goddess Parvati; 'great goddess'

Beautiful; plum

Beautiful spiritual chime

Brilliant, intelligent, clear, or dream

Praised, praiseworthy

Praised, commendable

Pearl

A gift or present, often implying a blessing or something precious.

Five

Light

light of

Lotus flower; symbolizing purity, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment

To help, assist; prosperity, good fortune

Peaceful, calm, level

beloved, darling, dear

Merciful, compassionate

Rule, king, sovereign

King, ruler, prince

Preserver, Lord of Rama (Vishnu)

Queen, princess

Rose

Eternal, everlasting, the Self-Sufficient

Lord Murugan; refers to a reed-filled lake

Truth, faithfulness, companion

Ocean, sea