Zalika
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zalika
Zalika is derived from the Arabic root "zalak" (زلق), meaning "slippery" or "smooth," and is used as a feminine given name primarily in Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa.
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Etymology
Zalika is derived from the Arabic root "zalak" (زلق), meaning "slippery" or "smooth," and is used as a feminine given name primarily in Swahili-speaking regions of East Africa. The name is predominantly used in Muslim communities across East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya, reflecting the region's Islamic heritage and Arabic linguistic influence.
Zalika currently ranks #11,336 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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