Maleek
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maleek
Maleek is an English phonetic variant of the Arabic name Malik, derived from the root *m-l-k* meaning "king" or "to possess/rule" in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
Maleek is an English phonetic variant of the Arabic name Malik, derived from the root *m-l-k* meaning "king" or "to possess/rule" in Semitic languages. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and among Muslim communities worldwide, with historical usage dating back to early Islamic periods and among Arab dynasties and nobility.
Maleek currently ranks #3,420 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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