"Malam" meaning in All languages combined

See Malam on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Malam
  1. A surname from India from West India.
    Sense id: en-Malam-en-name-ROKgDdW1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

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