ملاك

Malak

girlArabic

Malak is a Muslim girl name meaning “Angel”.

MeaningAngel
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingملاك
Pronunciationmah-LAHK
Arabic rootم ل ك (m-l-k) / ل ء ك (l-ʾ-k) — message, mission
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Malak

Malak means 'angel'. As a girl's name it is usually written ملاك (Malāk) in modern Arab use, while the Quranic word is malak. It has been one of the most popular girls' names in Egypt, Morocco and the Levant for several decades, loved for its gentle sound and its link to the angels.

Is Malak a Muslim name?

Yes. Malak is a widely used Muslim name meaning angel. It is Arabic and appears as a word in the Quran.

Is Malak in the Quran?

The women of Egypt say of Yusuf: 'This is none but a noble angel (malak)' (Quran 12:31).

Where is the name Malak used?

Very common across the Arab world; the Turkish form is Melek.

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Spellings and variants of Malak

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Malak mean?

Malak means 'Angel'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Malak a Muslim name?

Yes. Malak is a widely used Muslim name meaning angel. It is Arabic and appears as a word in the Quran.

How do you write Malak in Arabic?

Malak is written ملاك in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Malak?

Malak is pronounced mah-LAHK.

Is Malak mentioned in the Quran?

The women of Egypt say of Yusuf: 'This is none but a noble angel (malak)' (Quran 12:31).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.