Etymology There are many theories about the origin of the name Perak. Although not used until after 1529, the most popular etymology is "silver" (in Malay: perak); associated with tin mining from the state's large mineral deposits, reflecting Perak's position as one of the world's largest sources of tin. The first Islamic kingdom established in the state was of the lineage of the Sultanate of Malacca. Some local historians have suggested that Perak was named after Malacca's bendahara, Tun Perak. In maps prior to 1561, the area is marked as Perat. Other historians believe that the name Perak derives from the Malay phrase "kilatan ikan dalam air" (the glimmer of fish in water), which looks like silver. Perak has been translated into Arabic as (Dār al-Riḍwān), "abode of grace".
etymology there are many theories about the origin of the name perak although not used until after 1529 the most popular etymology is "silver" (in malay perak); associated with tin mining from the state's large mineral deposits reflecting perak's position as one of the world's largest sources of tin the first islamic kingdom established in the state was of the lineage of the sultanate of malacca some local historians have suggested that perak was named after malacca's bendahara tun perak in maps prior to 1561 the area is marked as perat other historians believe that the name perak derives from the malay phrase "kilatan ikan dalam air" (the glimmer of fish in water) which looks like silver perak has been translated into arabic as (dār al-riḍwān) "abode of grace"