Malka
Fact sheet
- Name
- Malka
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Malka is a modern Hebrew girl's name, also known as Malkah. Its direct translation is 'the queen' and it derives from the Hebrew term malká (מַלְכָּה), which also means 'the queen.'
What does the name Malka mean?
Malka is a modern Hebrew name for girls that stands as a synonym for 'the queen.' It derives from the Hebrew word malká (מַלְכָּה). Furthermore, in Latvia, Malka is also used as a shortened form of Malvina. In this context, the name means 'the smooth eyebrow' or 'the beautiful forehead' and is based on the Gaelic words mala for 'eyebrow' or 'forehead' and mhinn for 'smooth.' An alternative derivation leads to the Old High German elements mahal, meaning 'the court,' 'the negotiation,' or 'the assembly,' and wini, which means 'the friend.' This results in the meaning 'the friend of justice' or 'the publicly speaking friend.' In the Czech variant Málka, the name is a diminutive of Amalie. Other variants include Malva and Malve.
Where does the name Malka come from?
The name Malka has its roots in Old Hebrew and literally means 'the queen.'
How do you pronounce Malka?
The name Malka has a clear, two-syllable sound. In the pronunciation 'Mal-ka' [ˈmalka], the consonant combination -lk- in the middle gives the name a distinct structure. The open sound at the end with -a adds a warm note. This makes Malka powerful and earthy, while also being concise and clear, yet gently framed.
Popularity
In Germany, Malka enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,723rd among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at 1,745th. Over the last ten years, Malka has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 3,895th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mal / Mala / Mali / Malk / Malkale / Malkali / Malke / Malki / Milka
Famous people
- Malka Adler (writer from Israel)
- Malka Drucker (writer from America)
- Malka Haim (Israeli football player)
- Malka Lee (American writer)
- Malka Spigel (Israeli musician)
- Malka Zimetbaum (Jewish resistance fighter in Auschwitz concentration camp)
Frequently asked questions about the name Malka
What does the name Malka mean?
Malka literally means 'the queen' in Hebrew. In Latvia, it is also used as a short form of Malvina, which means 'the smooth eyebrow' or 'the beautiful forehead.'
Where does the name Malka come from?
Malka has its roots in Old Hebrew and is found in the languages Hebrew, Latvian, and Czech.
How popular is the name Malka?
The popularity of the name Malka varies by region but is relatively well-known in Jewish communities and among Hebrew names.