Abd al-Malik

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The servant/slave of the king/ruler
Scripts(How to write)
الملك(Arabic)
عبد
عَبْدُ المَلِكْ
Pronunciation
ub-duh l-muh-lik
‘ab-DOOL-ma-leek
Popularity
Abd al-Malik is a uniquely Arabic name and is not widely used outside of the Arabic-speaking world. It is a popular name in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco.

cartoon of the name Abd al-Malik
Cartoon of Abd al-Malik

Abd al-Malik Name meanings & History

The servant/slave of the king/ruler. Means "servant of the king" from Arabic عبد ('abd) meaning "servant" combined with ملك (malik) meaning "king". This was the name of the fifth Umayyad caliph, who made Arabic the official language of the empire. Abd al-Malik is a Muslim name that is given to baby boys. It is considered a noble and prestigious name, and is often chosen by Muslim parents who wish to honor the memory of historic Islamic rulers who bore this name.

Zodiac Sign of Abd al-Malik: Action Aries

Synonyms of Abd al-Malik:

A: Action,Assertive,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious

B: Bountiful,Bashful,Beauty,Brains

D: Dutiful,Demanding,Domestic,Doting,Determined,Daddy

L: Luscious,Languid,Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Lover,Lazy

M: Manipulative,Memorabilia,Mommy,Memory,Mushy,Mother,Maternal

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

K: Karma,Karate,Kind,Kundalini

Abd al-Malik is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

The name Abd al-Malik has been borne by several Islamic rulers, including the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan who ruled from 685 to 705. Abd al-Malik also the name of a popular French rapper of Congolese origin, who has released several critically acclaimed albums since 2005.

Related Names to Abd al-Malik

Other Arabic names that are similar to Abd al-Malik include Abdul Malik, Malik, Abdallah, and Abdullah.

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