Malika means “queen”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Malika is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Malika mean?
Literal meaning
Malika is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “queen”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Malika in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Malika mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Малика and Malika (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Malika mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Malika and Малика (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Malika mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Мәликә and Malika (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Malika mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Malika (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Malika come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Malika?
Malika is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Malika across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | МаликаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | MalikaLatin | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
| Tatar | МәликәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | MalikaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Malika
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Малика | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Malika | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Malika | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Малика | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Мәликә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Malika | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Malika | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Malika
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Malika
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Malika rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KarimBoy“generous, noble”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ShohjahonBoy“king of the world”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NajibBoy“noble, of good birth”same language (uzbek, tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AsylgulGirl“noble flower”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TursunbekBoy“may the lord stay”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- NurlanbekBoy“radiant lord”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ShahzodaGirl“princess”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- TynybekBoy“calm lord”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Malika
What does the name Malika mean?
Malika means “queen”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Malika a girl's or a boy's name?
Malika is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Malika come from?
Malika is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Malika?
Malika is recorded for Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Malika spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Малика (Cyrillic), Malika (Latin), Мәликә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Malika have?
Malika has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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