Malek
Meaning of Malek
The name Malek is a male given name of Arabic origin, pronounced as mah-LEK (/mæˈlɛk/). It means "king" or "sovereign," embodying a sense of leadership and nobility. A popular variation of this name is Malik. In the United States, the name has seen modest but consistent usage over the years, with its popularity fluctuating slightly but generally maintaining a presence in baby name rankings. For instance, in 2023, it ranked 1266th with 151 occurrences. The name Malek carries a regal connotation and is often chosen for its strong, authoritative sound and meaningful heritage.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as mah-LEK (/mæˈlɛk/)
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Notable People Named Malek
| Malek Boutih - Abdelmalek "Malek" Boutih is a French retired politician and activist who served as a member of the National Assembly and as the Socialist Party's National Secretary for Social Issues. |
| Malek Jandali is a Syrian-American composer and pianist known for integrating Middle-Eastern modes into Western classical music and founding the nonprofit organization Pianos for Peace. |
| Malek Bennabi was an Algerian writer and philosopher known for his analysis of Muslim society and the reasons behind the decline of Muslim civilization. |
| Malek Chebel was a prominent Algerian philosopher and anthropologist known for his contributions to the study of religions and his work as a teacher at various universities worldwide. |
| Malek Maktabi is a Lebanese television presenter famous for hosting the talk show Ahmar Bil Khatt Al Aarid on LBC TV network. |
| Malek Hosseini is an Iranian philosopher and former professor known for his expertise on Ludwig Wittgenstein's thought and his Persian translations of Wittgenstein's works. |
