how does ‘Malia’ translate into Spanish?
Hard to pin down.
A girl's name of Hawaiian, Hebrew, Italian, Native American, Spanish and Zuni origin that has a traditionally feminine sound. Malia is at an all-time popularity peak and is currently ranked #345 among the U.S. girls' names. Meaning: bitter; sea of bitterness. A form of Mary.
Source: www.nymbler.com
It doesn't.
Sounds African.