مليحة

Maliha

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Maliha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Charming, beautiful”.

MeaningCharming, beautiful
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمليحة
Pronunciationmah-LEE-hah
Arabic rootم ل ح (m-l-ḥ) — to be pleasing, attractive
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Maliha

Maliha (Malīḥa) is the standard romanisation of the Arabic word for a charming, attractive woman. It is used across the Arab world and South Asia; in Turkish the related name is Melike, though that comes from 'queen'. The name suggests a pleasant, winning beauty.

Is Maliha a Muslim name?

Yes. Maliha is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning charming and beautiful.

Where is the name Maliha used?

Widespread in Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Maliha

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maliha mean?

Maliha means 'Charming, beautiful'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Maliha a Muslim name?

Yes. Maliha is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning charming and beautiful.

How do you write Maliha in Arabic?

Maliha is written مليحة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Maliha?

Maliha is pronounced mah-LEE-hah.

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