Arabic
Malik
مالكOwner; possessor
Boy namesMeaning of Malik
Owner; possessor
Mālik, written مالك, differs from malik, ملك, meaning king. Short Latin spellings can hide that vowel difference.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- م
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- MAA-lik
- Other spellings
- Malek
How to write and say Malik
- In Arabic
- مالك
- In Latin letters
- Malik
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Malik?
- The recorded meaning is “Owner; possessor.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare مالك in Arabic with Malik in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Malek. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Malik
What does Malik mean?
Owner; possessor
How do you write Malik in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are مالك in Arabic and Malik in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Malik?
Our recorded alternatives are Malek. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Malik pronounced?
Our approximate guide is MAA-lik. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.