What does Malaya mean?

Definitions for Malaya
məˈleɪ əmalaya

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Malaysia, Malayanoun

    a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957

Wiktionary

  1. Malayanoun

    the Malay Peninsula

  2. Etymology: मलै + उर्

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  1. malaya

    Malaya is a historical term, primarily used to refer to the Malay Peninsula, a region in Southeast Asia that includes southern Thailand and the entire country of Malaysia. In a more specific historical context, "Malaya" often references the Federation of Malaya, a former federation of 11 states which existed from 1948 to 1963, prior to the formation of modern-day Malaysia. The name "Malaya" is derived from the Malay word "Melayu," meaning "Malay." It may also be used as a female first name in various cultures, often symbolizing freedom.

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  1. Malaya

    Malaya is a 1949 war film starring Spencer Tracy and James Stewart and set in colonial Malaya during World War II. The movie was directed by Richard Thorpe. The supporting cast includes Lionel Barrymore, Sydney Greenstreet, John Hodiak and DeForest Kelley.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Malaya in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Malaya in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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