Abdul-Malik
Abdul-Malik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the King”.
| Meaning | Servant of the King |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الملك |
| Pronunciation | ab-dul-MA-lik |
| Arabic root | م ل ك (m-l-k) — to own, to rule |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Malik
Abdul-Malik (ʿAbd al-Malik) honours God as al-Malik, the true King and Sovereign. The Umayyad caliph ʿAbd al-Malik ibn Marwān (r. 685–705), who built the Dome of the Rock and made Arabic the language of administration, is its most famous historical bearer. The great Andalusian scholar ʿAbd al-Malik ibn Ḥabīb also carried it.
Is Abdul-Malik a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Malik is a long-established Muslim name meaning servant of God the King.
Is Abdul-Malik in the Quran?
God is called 'the Sovereign of mankind' in the final surah (Quran 114:2).
Where is the name Abdul-Malik used?
Used across the Muslim world; Abdelmalek in North Africa, Abdulmalik in Nigeria and the Gulf.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Malik mean?
Abdul-Malik means 'Servant of the King'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Malik a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Malik is a long-established Muslim name meaning servant of God the King.
How do you write Abdul-Malik in Arabic?
Abdul-Malik is written عبد الملك in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Malik?
Abdul-Malik is pronounced ab-dul-MA-lik.
Is Abdul-Malik mentioned in the Quran?
God is called 'the Sovereign of mankind' in the final surah (Quran 114:2).