Malika
In Arabic: مَلِيكَة
A name indicating sovereignty and distinction, often used for chaste, good-hearted women
اسمٌ يدل على المُلْك والتميّز، ويستعمل للمرأة العفيفة صاحبة الحال الطيّبة
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
مَلِيكَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm مَلِيكَة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Malika mean?
- A name indicating sovereignty and distinction, often used for chaste, good-hearted women
- Is Malika a boy or a girl name?
- Malika is a girl name.
- How is Malika written in English?
- Malika in Arabic: مَلِيكَة.
- Does Malika 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.