Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Malek is a masculine Arabic given name. It also denotes king written. Notable people with the name include:Malek Ashraf, a Chupanid ruler of northwestern Iran during the 14th century Malek Awab, Singaporean footballer Malek Bennabi (1905-1973), Algerian writer and philosopher Malek Boutih, French politician and activist Malek Chergui, French footballer of Algerian descent Malek Jandali, German-born Syrian-American pianist and composer Malek Jaziri, Tunisian tennis player Malek Koussa, Syrian footballer Malek Maktabi, also known as Malik Maktaby, Lebanese television presenter Malek ِAlolayan, Saudi Arabian footballer Malek the Paladin, leader of the Sarafan sorcerer-priests and antagonist in Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
Malek is a masculine Arabic given name. It also denotes king written. Notable people with the name include:Malek Ashraf, a Chupanid ruler of northwestern Iran during the 14th century Malek Awab, Singaporean footballer Malek Bennabi (1905-1973), Algerian writer and philosopher Malek Boutih, French politician and activist Malek Chergui, French footballer of Algerian descent Malek Jandali, German-born Syrian-American pianist and composer Malek Jaziri, Tunisian tennis player Malek Koussa, Syrian footballer Malek Maktabi, also known as Malik Maktaby, Lebanese television presenter Malek ِAlolayan, Saudi Arabian footballer Malek the Paladin, leader of the Sarafan sorcerer-priests and antagonist in Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain…
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
Based on 2,971 US Social Security records
Root element "Malek" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~2,971 people named Malek in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 151 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Malek is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 9.
Malek is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 2,971 people in the United States are named Malek. The name peaked in 2023 with 151 recorded uses.
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