Girl name
Malika name meaning
“queen, female ruler”
Malika is a feminine name from Arabic malika, meaning queen or female ruler. The source word is the feminine counterpart of malik, meaning king. This relationship between malika and malik explains the name's meaning through the corresponding feminine and masculine words in Arabic.
What does Malika mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Malika
From Arabic malika, meaning queen, the feminine counterpart of malik, meaning king.
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How to pronounce Malika
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /malika/ |
| Arabic script | ملكة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦭꦶꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮜᮤᮊ |
Is Malika a girl’s name?
Yes, Malika is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Malika ranks #2,690 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Malika
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Malika
- Malika Farkhana
FAQ about the name Malika
What is the meaning of Malika?
Malika means queen, female ruler. From Arabic malika, meaning queen, the feminine counterpart of malik, meaning king.
Is Malika a girl’s name?
Yes, Malika is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Malika?
Malika is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Malika have?
Malika has 3 syllables (Ma-li-ka) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Malika?
Malika ranks #2,690 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Malika?
Notable people named Malika include Malika Farkhana.
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