Maalik
Maalik is a Muslim boy name meaning “Owner, master”.
| Meaning | Owner, master |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مالك |
| Pronunciation | MAA-lik |
| Arabic root | م ل ك (m-l-k) — to own, to rule |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Maalik
Maalik is a spelling of the Arabic Mālik, meaning owner or master. The best-known bearer is Imam Mālik ibn Anas of Madinah, founder of the Maliki school of law and author of al-Muwaṭṭaʾ. In the Quran, Mālik is also the name of the angel who guards Hellfire.
Is Maalik a Muslim name?
Yes. Maalik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning owner or master. It was borne by Imam Malik ibn Anas, one of the four great imams of Sunni law.
Is Maalik in the Quran?
The word opens the Quran's description of God as 'Sovereign (Mālik) of the Day of Recompense' (Quran 1:4).
Where is the name Maalik used?
Used worldwide; Malick is common in West Africa and Malek in the Levant and Maghreb.
Gifts with the name Maalik
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Spellings and variants of Maalik
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maalik mean?
Maalik means 'Owner, master'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Maalik a Muslim name?
Yes. Maalik is an Arabic Muslim name meaning owner or master. It was borne by Imam Malik ibn Anas, one of the four great imams of Sunni law.
How do you write Maalik in Arabic?
Maalik is written مالك in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Maalik?
Maalik is pronounced MAA-lik.
Is Maalik mentioned in the Quran?
The word opens the Quran's description of God as 'Sovereign (Mālik) of the Day of Recompense' (Quran 1:4).