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Malik

Name Meaning:

From Arabic (مالك) meaning "king" or "sovereign." One of the names of Allah.

Noteable Namesakes

Malik Monk (Basketball Player); Malik Yoba (Actor); Malik Beasley (Basketball Player); Zayn Malik (Singer - surname)

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

US: #303, UK: #185

Variations/Nicknames

Mal; Lik

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