Malaika
Malaika is a Muslim girl name of Swahili, from Arabic malāʾika origin, meaning “Angels, or an angel”.
| Meaning | Angels, or an angel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Swahili, from Arabic malāʾika |
| Written as | ملائكة |
| Pronunciation | mah-LAI-kah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | East Africa, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Malaika
In Arabic, Malaika is the plural form of malak, angel, although Swahili uses the very same word for just one angel. East African parents took it up as a much-loved girl's name, helped by a famous Swahili love song that carries the same title. Because belief in angels counts among the six pillars of Islamic creed, the name has a clear religious echo for Muslim families who choose it.
Is Malaika a Muslim name?
Malaika comes from the Arabic word for angels, and some parents choose the singular Malak for one child. The word occurs many times in the Quran, for example: 'And when your Lord said to the angels (al-malāʾika), I will place a successor on earth' (Quran 2:30).
How popular is Malaika?
Popular in Kenya and Tanzania, and also given in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Malaika
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malaika mean?
Malaika means 'Angels, or an angel'. It is of Swahili, from Arabic malāʾika origin.
Is Malaika a Muslim name?
Malaika comes from the Arabic word for angels, and some parents choose the singular Malak for one child. The word occurs many times in the Quran, for example: 'And when your Lord said to the angels (al-malāʾika), I will place a successor on earth' (Quran 2:30).
How do you pronounce Malaika?
Malaika is pronounced mah-LAI-kah.
Is Malaika a boy or girl name?
Malaika is usually a girl name.