Malick
Malick is a Muslim boy name meaning “King, owner, master”.
| Meaning | King, owner, master |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, West African spelling of Malik |
| Arabic spelling | مالك |
| Pronunciation | MAH-leek |
| Arabic root | م ل ك (m-l-k) — to own, to rule |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Malick
Malick is the Senegalese spelling of Mālik, 'king, possessor'. It is especially popular in Senegal through El Hadji Malick Sy, the great Tijani scholar of Tivaouane, after whom many boys are named. The Arabic name is also borne by Imām Mālik ibn Anas, founder of the Mālikī school of law followed across West and North Africa.
Is Malick a Muslim name?
Yes. Malick is a Muslim name, a spelling of Mālik, recalling Imām Mālik and Senegal's El Hadji Malick Sy.
Is Malick in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Say, O Allah, Owner of sovereignty (mālik al-mulk)' (Quran 3:26).
Where is the name Malick used?
Very common in Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania.
Gifts with the name Malick
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malick mean?
Malick means 'King, owner, master'. It comes from Arabic, West African spelling of Malik.
Is Malick a Muslim name?
Yes. Malick is a Muslim name, a spelling of Mālik, recalling Imām Mālik and Senegal's El Hadji Malick Sy.
How do you write Malick in Arabic?
Malick is written مالك in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Malick?
Malick is pronounced MAH-leek.
Is Malick mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Say, O Allah, Owner of sovereignty (mālik al-mulk)' (Quran 3:26).