Malik

Boy

Origin: Arabic · Swahili

Meaning

“Arabic for 'king'”

Source

Cultural Notes

An Arabic word meaning king; widely used across the Islamic world and among African-American communities in the US.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Malik

  • Malik Yoba, Malik Monk

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