Malik
In Arabic: مَالِك
It denotes ownership/sovereignty and conveys steadiness and the ability to hold and manage affairs.
يدلّ على المُلك والاختصاص، ويُفهم منه الثبات والقدرة على الإمساك بالأمر وإدارته.
- Boy name
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
مَالِك, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm مَالِك.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Malik mean?
- It denotes ownership/sovereignty and conveys steadiness and the ability to hold and manage affairs.
- Is Malik a boy or a girl name?
- Malik is a boy name.
- How is Malik written in English?
- Malik in Arabic: مَالِك.
- Does Malik fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.