Names with Hindu Connotations The majority of the Malays was converted to Hinduism and came under the influence of Hindu culture. Names and titles which have Hindu connotations emerged. They include: Sang Nila Utama, Bendahara Paduka Raja, Hang Tuah, Hang Jabat, Parameswara, Dewi Kusuma and tun Sri Lanang
Some of the titles mentioned are still used among the Malay royalty or ministers in the Malay Archipelago.