Maalikah
Maalikah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Owner, sovereign, queen”.
| Meaning | Owner, sovereign, queen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مالكة |
| Pronunciation | MAA-li-kah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | South Africa, United Kingdom, North America, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Maalikah
Maalikah is the feminine form of Malik, owner or master. It describes a woman who is in charge of her affairs, a mistress or a sovereign. Some families also link it with the similar-sounding malika, queen. Its double a and closing h are a common way of transliterating the name in South Africa, the UK and North America, while Malika is the more usual form elsewhere.
Is Maalikah a Muslim name?
Maalikah, the feminine of Malik, is an Arabic name for a girl meaning owner or sovereign, and Muslim families use it.
How popular is Maalikah?
English-speaking Muslims favour this spelling, while Malika is more common in the Arab world and Central Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maalikah mean?
Maalikah means 'Owner, sovereign, queen'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Maalikah a Muslim name?
Maalikah, the feminine of Malik, is an Arabic name for a girl meaning owner or sovereign, and Muslim families use it.
How do you pronounce Maalikah?
Maalikah is pronounced MAA-li-kah.
Is Maalikah a boy or girl name?
Maalikah is usually a girl name.