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Malak: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“angel”

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ملک

مَلَك

Malak (ملک, Arabic مَلَك) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “angel”. It comes from the Arabic root م ل ك. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, م ل ك.

Malak at a glance

Meaning: angel
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ma-lak
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: M · م

Meaning of Malak

In English: angel
اردو میں معنی: فرشتہ

Origin and history of Malak

Lane gives malak as an angel (originally malʾak, a messenger). Not to be confused with malik, king. Turkish Melek is the same word.

Rootم ل ك

How to say and write Malak

Say it: ma-lak2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Malak
Urdu: ملک
Original script: مَلَك
Other spellings: Melek · Malaak
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Malak

What does the name Malak mean?

Malak means “angel”. In Urdu: فرشتہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Malak a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Malak is a girl’s name.

Is Malak a Muslim name?

Yes. Malak is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives malak as an angel (originally malʾak, a messenger). Not to be confused with malik, king. Turkish Melek is the same word.

How do you pronounce Malak?

Say it “ma-lak”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Malak in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Malak is written ملک. In its original script: مَلَك.

What are other spellings of Malak?

Malak is also spelled Melek, Malaak.

Is the meaning of Malak verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.