Malika

♀
mah-LEE-kah'mah-LEE-kah'3 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Regal

MEANING

Queen

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'malikah' meaning 'queen'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Arabic-speaking cultures to signify nobility and leadership.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been used to denote female rulers or women of high status.

🇰🇪Swahili
Melodic

MEANING

Angel

ORIGIN

Swahili

ETYMOLOGY

In Swahili, 'malika' can mean angel, derived from similar Arabic roots.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Swahili-speaking regions, often associated with purity and grace.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in both East African and some Middle Eastern cultures with slight variations in meaning.

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Malika - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations