Name meaning
Malika
A name denoting sovereignty and the possession of high standing, derived from the word Malik.
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Name meaning and origin
Malika is the feminine form of the name Malik, which comes from the Arabic root "m-l-k" (to rule, to possess), and it means a ruling lady, a sovereign woman. The name entered Azerbaijani under the influence of both Arabic and Turkic (Məlikə, Melike) and has gone down in history as a name given to women of noble descent.
The male form Malik is recorded in Azerbaijan with the meaning "owner, ruler" and appears in the Quran as the name of the guardian angel of Hell (az-Zukhruf, 43:77), but Malika is regarded as a different, independent girl's name and does not appear separately in the Quran. Though still not widespread in Azerbaijan, it is one of the names welcomed among religious families, as it carries the wish for grandeur and dignity.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Məlikə, Melike, Malika
- Pronunciation
- mɑ.li.ˈkæ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Malika?
Malika means a sovereign woman, a mistress of a kingdom; it is the feminine form of the word Malik.Is the name Malika mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Malika does not appear in the Quran; the masculine form Malik, however, is mentioned in Surah Az-Zukhruf as the name of the guardian angel of Hell.Is Malika a boy or a girl name?
Malika is a girl name.