Animal Names in Malay
Are you ready to learn a variety of animal names, all listed from Malay to English? Then this page is for you! Below you will find translations for all sorts of animals like dog, bear, sheep, donkey, and tortoise among others. Scroll down to see the full list of translations or use the quick links below to jump to whichever section you want to learn.
Also, if you found this list of Malay animal words helpful, then feel free to check out the other categories as well and possibly check back in the future, because we try to add new translations as we are able.
Malay Animal Words:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these animal words from English to Malay.
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General Animal Words in Malay
Animal Names in Malay A-Z
Animal Related Sentences in Malay
General Animal Words in Malay
Haiwan ➔ Animal
Mamalia ➔ Mammal
Zoo ➔ Zoo
Doktor haiwan ➔ Veterinarian
Animal Names in Malay A-Z
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 / Chicken
Ayam jantan ➔ Rooster
Babi ➔ Pig
Badak air ➔ Hippopotamus
Belalang ➔ Grasshopper
Beruang ➔ Bear
Beruang kutub ➔ Polar bear
Biri-biri ➔ Sheep
Burung ➔ Bird
Burung belatuk ➔ Woodpecker
Burung hantu ➔ Owl
Burung nuri ➔ Parrot
Gajah ➔ Elephant
Harimau ➔ Tiger
Ikan ➔ Fish
Ikan emas ➔ Goldfish
Ikan paus ➔ Whale
Itik ➔ Duck
Jerung ➔ Shark
Kambing ➔ Goat
Kanggaru ➔ Kangaroo
Katak ➔ Frog
Keldai ➔ Donkey
Ketam ➔ Crab
Kucing ➔ Cat
Kuda ➔ Horse
Kuda laut ➔ Seahorse
Kumbang ➔ Ladybug
Kura-kura ➔ Tortoise
Lalat ➔ Fly
Lebah ➔ Bee
Lembu ➔ Cow
Lumba-lumba ➔ Dolphin
Monyet ➔ Monkey
Nyamuk ➔ Mosquito
Obor-obor ➔ Jellyfish
Penyu ➔ Turtle
Pepatung ➔ Dragonfly
Rama-rama ➔ Butterfly
Rubah ➔ Fox
Rusa ➔ Deer
Serigala ➔ Wolf
Singa ➔ Lion
Sotong kurita ➔ Octopus
Tapak Sulaiman ➔ Starfish
Tikus ➔ Mouse
Turki ➔ Turkey
Udang ➔ Shrimp
Ular ➔ Snake
Ulat ➔ Caterpillar
Unta ➔ Camel
Zirafah ➔ Giraffe
Animal Related Sentences in Malay
Saya suka kucing. ➔ I like cats.
Saya suka kuda. ➔ I like horses.
This Malay animal words list was last updated on March 11, 2025.
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