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Malaika

Malaika is a girl's name of Swahili origin. Sweet and soulful, this gorgeous name means "angel." Whether you want to celebrate your faith or ancestral heritage, Malaika is an excellent choice for your daughter. With Laika and Mal as endearing nickname options, your little one can make this name their own. As they journey through life, baby Malaika will undoubtedly make many friends with their kind and calm nature.
Swahili Unisex
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Meaning

Angel

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Pronunciation

mah-LIE-kah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Peaceful
  • Compassionate
  • Spiritual

Compatibility

Malaika pairs well with both traditional and modern sibling names, adding a touch of elegance and uniqueness to the group. As a middle name, it complements a variety of first names due to its melodic sound and positive meaning. This name fits well in multicultural families or those looking for a name with a global flair.

Graceful Peaceful Compassionate Spiritual

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora

Actress, Model, TV Personality

Born: October 23, 1973 · Thane, Maharashtra, India

Portrait of Malaika Mihambo

Malaika Mihambo

Athlete (Long Jump)

Born: February 3, 1994 · Heidelberg, Germany

Portrait of Malaika Firth

Malaika Firth

Model

Born: March 23, 1994 · Mombasa, Kenya

Portrait of Malaika Handa

Malaika Handa

Writer, Journalist

Born: September 12, 1987 · Delhi, India

Portrait of Malaika Samson

Malaika Samson

Scientist (Chemist)

Born: July 31, 1979 · Lagos, Nigeria

Portrait of Malaika Vaz

Malaika Vaz

Environmental Activist, Filmmaker

Born: November 18, 1992 · Goa, India

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Malaika Original form
  • Malika Arabic variant
  • Malaica Spanish variant
  • मलाइका Hindi
  • მალაიკა Georgian
  • Մալաիկա Armenian
  • Arabic
  • Malayalam
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • ملايكة (Malaika) Arabic
  • മലൈക (Malayalam) Malayalam
  • მალაიკა (Malaika) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malaika

What does Malaika mean?
Angel
What is the origin of Malaika?
Malaika has Swahili origins.
Is Malaika popular?
Malaika has been viewed 198 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Malaika?
Similar names include Odessa, Xavi, Asa, Kwame, Zuberi.
How do you pronounce Malaika?
Malaika is pronounced mah-LIE-kah.

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