Animal Names in Malay
This page will teach you to say a variety of animal names, all listed from Malay to English. These translations include dog, bear, sheep, donkey, and tortoise among others. Scroll down to see the full list of translations.
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Malay Animal Words:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these animal words from English to Malay.
General Animal Words in Malay
Haiwan ➔ Animal
Animal Names in Malay
Here is a list of animal names in Malay from A to Z. Includes sea, land, and air animals.
Anjing ➔ Dog
Anjing laut ➔ Seal
Arnab ➔ Rabbit
Ayam ➔ Hen
Ayam jantan ➔ Rooster
Babi ➔ Pig
Badak air ➔ Hippopotamus
Beruang ➔ Bear
Beruang kutub ➔ Polar bear
Biri-biri ➔ Sheep
Gajah ➔ Elephant
Harimau ➔ Tiger
Ikan ➔ Fish
Ikan emas ➔ Goldfish
Ikan paus ➔ Whale
Jerung ➔ Shark
Kanggaru ➔ Kangaroo
Keldai ➔ Donkey
Ketam ➔ Crab
Kucing ➔ Cat
Kuda ➔ Horse
Kuda laut ➔ Seahorse
Kumbang ➔ Ladybug
Kura-kura ➔ Tortoise
Lembu ➔ Cow
Lumba-lumba ➔ Dolphin
Monyet ➔ Monkey
Obor-obor ➔ Jellyfish
Pepatung ➔ Dragonfly
Rama-rama ➔ Butterfly
Singa ➔ Lion
Sotong kurita ➔ Octopus
Tapak Sulaiman ➔ Starfish
Udang ➔ Shrimp
Ular ➔ Snake
Zirafah ➔ Giraffe
Animal Related Sentences in Malay
Saya suka kucing. ➔ I like cats.
Saya suka kuda. ➔ I like horses.
*Malay animal words list last updated: January 31, 2025.
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