Malika: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Malika · 3 syllables
Everything about the name Malika: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Queen»
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Popularity
66 out of 100
Where Malika is popular
- RussiaPopular
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About the Name Malika
Malika draws on Arabic tradition and is generally taken to mean "Queen." As a girl's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Malika and carries 3 syllables. Malika is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Малика.
Today Malika is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as royal.
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Malika mean?+
The name Malika means "Queen".
What is the origin of the name Malika?+
Malika is a name of Arabic origin.
Is Malika a girl or boy name?+
Malika is traditionally a girl name.
How do you pronounce Malika?+
Malika is pronounced Malika (3 syllables).
Is Malika a popular name?+
Malika is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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