Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does malam mean?
A surname from India from West India.
Where does malam come from?
From India or Hindi, Maal-amm means "One who has knowledge of directions". It is believed to have started to be used after people from Rajasthan came to Veraval city of Gujarat for fishing around 200 years ago.

How to pronounce malam

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “malam”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “malam”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “malam” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.