A naming ceremony has been held for the first panda born in Malaysia; the giant panda cub will be called “Nuan Nuan.”

The baby giant panda born in Malaysia is named "Nuan Nuan". [Photo by Bai Yuzhu of the Chinese embassy in Malaysia]

The cub is the offspring of Xing Xing and Liang Liang, two giant pandas donated to the country by China in 2014. The Malaysian Natural Resources and Environment Minister said the name “Nuan Nuan,” which means “friendly,” reflects the relationship between the two countries.

A Giant Panda Cub Naming Competition received more than 22,000 entries. Malaysia is among the few countries in the world to have a panda cub conceived in captivity.

The baby giant panda "Nuan Nuan". [Photo by Bai Yuzhu of the Chinese embassy in Malaysia]

The baby giant panda "Nuan Nuan". [Photo by Bai Yuzhu of the Chinese embassy in Malaysia]

The baby giant panda "Nuan Nuan". [Photo by Bai Yuzhu of the Chinese embassy in Malaysia]