Malia
Malia is a French female given name.
Malia is used as a feminine given name.
Did you know?
- While Malia is a name, the French word mal means 'bad' or 'wrong', creating a stark contrast between the name's sound and a common root word.
- French naming customs allow for Malia to be used as a 'prénom composé' when joined with a hyphen to another name, such as Malia-Rose.
- In France, the legal body INSEE tracks every name used for newborns, meaning the rarity of Malia is documented by official government statistics.
Examples in context
- Sasha et Malia ! Je vous aime toutes les deux plus que vous pouvez l'imaginer. Et vous avez gagné le nouveau chiot qui vient avec nous à la Maison-Blanche.Sasha and Malia! I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House.This sentence is useful for seeing the name Malia used in a context of affection.Tatoeba #501254 by sacredceltic, translation #347749 by shekitten
- Est-ce que Malia est arrivée ?Has Malia arrived?
- Je vais chercher Malia à l'école.I am going to pick up Malia from school.
Example conversation
A husband and wife are talking about their daughter in the kitchen.
- ManonOù est Malia ?Where is Malia?
- GabrielElle joue dans le jardin.She is playing in the garden.
- ManonMalia est très calme aujourd'hui.Malia is very calm today.
- GabrielOui, elle a bien dormi.Yes, she slept well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
