Maalik
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maalik
Maalik is an Arabic name derived from the root word "malik," meaning "king" or "ruler," with the double 'a' representing an elongated vowel in transliteration.
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Etymology
Maalik is an Arabic name derived from the root word "malik," meaning "king" or "ruler," with the double 'a' representing an elongated vowel in transliteration. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities worldwide, with historical significance in Islamic scholarship and tradition.
Maalik currently ranks #7,484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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