The term "Malay Ukhti Meki" is derived from Malay and Arabic. "Ukhti" means "sister" in Malay, while "Meki" is a shortened form of "Mekah," referring to Mecca, the holy city in Saudi Arabia. In Indonesia, the term is used to describe a woman who adheres to a conservative and Salafist interpretation of Islam, often characterized by her dress, behavior, and piety.