Malik

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Meaning

King, owner

Origin

Quranic

Global Spellings

Arabic مالك
Urdu ملک
Persian مالک
Bengali মালিক
Pashto ملک

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Malik offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'King, owner', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Malik has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Malik comes from the Arabic root m-l-k, meaning “to own” or “to reign.” It is translated as “king” or “sovereign.” Al-Malik (The King, The Sovereign) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.