At a Glance: Name: Malta – Meaning: Meaning is uncertain; an ancient link to Greek 'méli' (honey) is traditional but not firmly established – Origin: Place name (Mediterranean island nation); name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek or Phoenician – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: MAWL-tuh
Malta is a Place name (Mediterranean island nation); name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek or Phoenician unisex name meaning “Meaning is uncertain; an ancient link to Greek 'méli' (honey) is traditional but not firmly established”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Malta
Meaning: Meaning is uncertain; an ancient link to Greek 'méli' (honey) is traditional but not firmly established.
Origin: Place name (Mediterranean island nation); name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek or Phoenician.
How to Pronounce Malta
Phonetic: MAWL-tuh IPA: /ˈmɔːltə/
Popularity of Malta
Malta doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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