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Malia vs. Good in Spanish vs. Bad in Spanish

Hello Spanish speakers. Please help me. I want to name my daughter Malia (pronounced as Mah-LEE-ah), but I fear it might mean something bad in Spanish. Also, I was told that the word malilla in Mexico means to be coming down from a drug or like having a hangover. Have you heard of this before, and if so does malilla sound like Malia? Would my daughter be teased with a name like Malia in Mexico? Do most people know of the term malilla in Mexico? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! Any comments are much appreciated too :)

The Top Baby Name is...

Malia

25%

Good in Spanish

50%

Bad in Spanish

25%

Poll created: Dec 03, 2023
Total Votes: 4
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When I hear the name Malia i just think of the party resort in Greece, it's a popular place for clubbers and party people, but I suspect I'm in the small minority. I do still find the name pretty though.
posted by Guest :: 1 year ago | report
I think it's a beautiful name but I don't speak Spanish so I guess I can't help. Malia Obama seems to be doing ok, as is my friend Melia (pronounced the same way)
posted by Guest :: 1 year ago | report
It refers to someone being mischievous.
posted by Guest :: 1 year ago | report
Naturally in spanish Malia is pronounced as Mah-LEE-ah, so don't worry about that
It is a lovely name and has no negative connotation in spanish
posted by Lucy :: 1 year ago | report

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