Galih

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Meaning

Core, heart

Linguistic Origin

Javanese

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic غاليه

Urdu گلیح

Persian گالیح

Bengali গালিহ

Pashto ګالیه

Alternate Spellings

Galeeh

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Galih is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Core, heart', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Galih has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Javanese galih, 'heartwood, inner heart.'

Notable Historical Usage

Java received Islam through its north-coast ports from the fourteenth century, and the tradition credits its spread to the Wali Songo, the nine saints. Javanese naming kept its own vocabulary and its own sense of the auspicious while taking in Arabic names, so both run side by side.