Malek

Malek Meaning & Origin

About Malek
The surname Malek is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "malik," which means "king" or "ruler." It is a common surname in various Middle Eastern and North African countries. The name Malek signifies a person who is associated with royalty, leadership, or authority.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Malek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Malek: 4,780
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7008
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malek based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Malek is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L EH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑlɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malek in Braille

Here's how to represent Malek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Malek in braille

How to sign the name Malek using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Malek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malek in sign language

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