Malick

Malick is a variant of the name Malik, which is particularly common in West Africa. The direct translation into German is 'the owner' or 'the king'.

What does the name Malick mean?

The name Malick, a West African form of Malik, carries the meanings 'the owner' and 'the king'. Its origins can be traced back to the Arabic term malik (مَلِك), which stands for 'owner', 'king', 'ruler', and 'master'. In the Czech language, Malick also means 'the little finger'. The name can also be used as a surname. Variants such as Malek and Melik are also common.

Where does the name Malick come from?

Malick is a masculine first name with Arabic roots that carries the meanings 'the owner' or 'the king'. The Arabic term malik (مَلِك) encompasses the meanings of 'owner', 'king', 'ruler', and 'master'. Additionally, the name is known in West African languages.

How do you pronounce Malick?

The sound structure of Malick is two syllables and powerful. It is pronounced as 'Ma-lick' [ˈmaːlɪk], with the long A and the clearly emphasized first syllable standing out. The distinctive ending with the hard 'ck' gives the name a determined and present quality – strong, straightforward, and characterful.

Popularity

In Germany, Malick is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022, when it reached 1,431st place. Over the past ten years, Malick has been given as a first name about 100 times, which elevates it to 2,399th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,491st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mali

Famous people

• Malick Badiane (former Senegalese basketball player)
• Malick Bolivard (French football player)
• Malick Bowens (actor and director)
• Malick Evouna (Gabonese football player)
• Malick Fall (swimmer)
• Malick Mane (Senegalese football player)
• Malick Njie (Minister of Health and Social Welfare in Gambia)