What is the real name of Maluma? What is the meaning of Maluma?

Maluma is a Colombian singer-songwriter whose songs have been described as reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop. The Colombian singer-songwriter was born with the name Juan Luis Londoño Arias on January 28, 1994, in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.

When Maluma was asked to choose a name that would resonate with fans of the urban genre, he wanted something memorable and meaningful. He ingeniously combined the first syllables of his family members’ names:

“Ma” from his mother’s name, Marlli, “Lu” from his father’s name, Luis; and “Ma” from his sister’s name, Manuela. Hence, the moniker “Maluma” was born—a fusion of love and family bonds.

Maluma began his musical career in 2010, recording singles. In 2012, Maluma released his first studio album, titled Magia. Maluma was also nominated for a 2012 Shock Award as “Best New Artist”.

Maluma is one of the best-selling Latin music artists and has sold more than 18 million records (albums and singles). Maluma has many singles that have charted within the top ten on Billboard Hot Latin Songs, including “Felices los 4”, “Borró Cassette”, and “Corazón”.

Maluma performed “Felices los 4” at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. In April 2015, Maluma performed at the newly named Riccardo Silva Stadium for the inaugural match of the new NASL soccer team The Miami FC.