Where does “Malacca” come from?
Malacca derives from Malay Melaka, which comes from Malay melaka, a word of unknown ultimate origin referring to a type of rattan plant used to make canes.
Ancestry of “Malacca”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malay | melaka | type of tree; Indian gooseberry |