Names Abd al-Malik

Abd al-Malik

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Arabic

Meaning

The servant/slave of the king/ruler

Scripts(How to write)

الملك(Arabic)
عبد
عَبْدُ المَلِكْ

Pronunciation

ub-duh l-muh-lik
‘ab-DOOL-ma-leek

Popularity

Abd al-Malik is a uniquely Arabic name and is not widely used outside of the Arabic-speaking world. It is a popular name in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco.

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Abd al-Malik Name meanings & History

The servant/slave of the king/ruler. Means "servant of the king" from Arabic عبد ('abd) meaning "servant" combined with ملك (malik) meaning "king". This was the name of the fifth Umayyad caliph, who made Arabic the official language of the empire. Abd al-Malik is a Muslim name that is given to baby boys. It is considered a noble and prestigious name, and is often chosen by Muslim parents who wish to honor the memory of historic Islamic rulers who bore this name.

Zodiac Sign of Abd al-Malik: Action Aries

Synonyms of Abd al-Malik:

A: Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

B: Brains,Bashful,Bountiful,Beauty

D: Daddy,Doting,Domestic,Demanding,Determined,Dutiful

L: Luscious,Lover,Languid,Legal,Liaison,Lazy,Lovely

M: Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Manipulative,Mushy

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

K: Karma,Kundalini,Karate,Kind

Abd al-Malik is:

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Famous People

The name Abd al-Malik has been borne by several Islamic rulers, including the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan who ruled from 685 to 705. Abd al-Malik also the name of a popular French rapper of Congolese origin, who has released several critically acclaimed albums since 2005.