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Malik

Malik is a boy’s name that is popular throughout the Islamic world. A regal pick for baby, Malik means “king” or “sovereign” in Arabic. Al-Malik is also one of the attributes of Allah, who is the “king of mankind,” making Malik a particularly great choice for Muslim parents who want to raise baby in faith. Interestingly, outside of the Arabic and Semitic languages, Malik developed as a commonly given masculine name in Greenland, where it means “ocean wave” in Greenlandic.
Arabic Male
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Meaning

King, Sovereign

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Pronunciation

MAH-lik

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Traits

  • Confident
  • Leader
  • Charismatic
  • Dignified

Compatibility

Malik is a strong and regal name that pairs well with traditional or modern sibling names. It also works nicely as a middle name to add a touch of authority and sophistication. Due to its Arabic origin, it can be a great choice for families looking for a culturally significant name.

Confident Leader Charismatic Dignified

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba

Actor

Born: September 17, 1967 · Bronx, New York, USA

Portrait of Malik Bendjelloul

Malik Bendjelloul

Filmmaker

Born: September 14, 1977 · Ystad, Sweden

Portrait of Malik Monk

Malik Monk

Basketball Player

Born: February 4, 1998 · Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA

Portrait of Malik Zidi

Malik Zidi

Actor

Born: February 14, 1975 · Paris, France

Portrait of Malik Sealy

Malik Sealy

Basketball Player

Born: February 1, 1970 · Bronx, New York, USA

Portrait of Malik Bentalha

Malik Bentalha

Comedian

Born: March 1, 1989 · Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Malik Original form
  • مالك Arabic
  • Малик Cyrillic
  • ਮਾਲਿਕ Punjabi
  • मालिक Devanagari
  • მალიკ Georgian
  • 马里克 Simplified Chinese
  • マリク Japanese
  • 말릭 Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malik

What does Malik mean?
King, Sovereign
What is the origin of Malik?
Malik has Arabic origins.
Is Malik popular?
Malik has been viewed 156 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Malik?
Similar names include Abdul, Yesenia, Rayan, Nairobi, Isha.
How do you pronounce Malik?
Malik is pronounced MAH-lik.

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