Malique

Malique represents the French and North African variant of the name Malik.

What does the name Malique mean?

Malique, as the French and North African form of Malik, carries the meaning "the king" as well as "the ruler." The name has its roots in the Arabic word malik (مَلِك), which stands for "the owner," "the king," "the ruler," and "the master." In Turkey, it is interpreted as "guardian," which also encompasses the role of a doorkeeper of the 7th heaven. Other variants include Malek, Malick, and Melik.

Where does the name Malique come from?

Malique is a masculine first name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning "the king." The Arabic word malik (مَلِك) consists of the terms for "the owner," "the king," "the ruler," and "the master." The name is used in the languages of French, Maghrebi, and North African.

How do you pronounce Malique?

The pronunciation of Malique is soft and rhythmic, with the name typically pronounced as "Ma-lik" [maˈliːk] or [ˈmalik]. It begins with an open A sound that conveys a sense of warmth, while the long I in the second syllable adds brightness. The final "k" provides a clear conclusion. Overall, Malique presents itself as a modern and confident name – gentle at the beginning and precise at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Malique enjoys considerable popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 1,532nd. Over the last ten years, Malique has been chosen as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,064th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,803rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Liki

Similar first names

Famous people

• Malique Williams (swimmer from Antigua and Barbuda)