| Meaning | king, ruler |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ma-lek |
Regal and commanding, this name carries inherent authority and cultural richness. Its meaning resonates with leadership qualities, making it particularly appealing for parents envisioning their son's potential. The two-syllable structure provides balance between brevity and substance, creating memorable impact without overwhelming. This choice reflects growing appreciation for Arabic and Middle Eastern names in diverse communities worldwide. The strong consonant sounds create masculine energy while the vowel placement ensures smooth pronunciation. Malek distinguishes itself from more common names while remaining accessible and pronounceable across linguistic backgrounds. Parents selecting this name often value cultural heritage, meaningful symbolism, and names that command respect. The name carries sophisticated international appeal while avoiding pretension. It works seamlessly in professional settings while maintaining warmth in personal contexts, demonstrating remarkable versatility.
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| Lek |
| Mally |
| Leky |
| Malek Abdul Aziz | Saudi Arabian businessman |
| Malek Jaziri | Tunisian tennis player |
| Malek Chamoun | Lebanese actor |
| Malek Noor | Malaysian singer |
| Malek Hanna | Egyptian footballer |
| Malek Sidibe | Malian politician |
| Malek Mouath | Jordanian prince |
| Malek El Husseini | Palestinian author |
| Malek Awab | Sudanese writer |
| Malek Khoury | Lebanese poet |
| Malek Al Malek | Saudi Arabian basketball player |
| Malek Ali | Malaysian entrepreneur |
| Malek Rizkallah | Egyptian actor |
| Malek Chebel | Algerian anthropologist |
| Malek Ben Amara | Tunisian filmmaker |
| Malek Alloula | Algerian poet |
| Malek Lakhal | Tunisian footballer |
| Malek Ben Hedi | Tunisian composer |
| Malek Obeid | Lebanese journalist |
| Malek Dinar | Moroccan ruler |
| Malekith | Marvel Comics character |
| Malek Kalf | Vikings TV series |
| Malek Yildrim | Assassin's Creed - Revelations video game |
| Malek the Mad | The Belgariad book series |
| Malek Adel | Sands of Time video game |
| Malekith the Accursed | Thor - The Dark World movie |
| Malek Pateen | Doctor Who TV series |
| Malek Hadi | The Authority comic series |
| Malek O'Neil | Star Trek - The Next Generation - A Time to Sow novel |
| Malek Taus | The Good Parsi novel |
| Malek Ryan | The Serrano Legacy book series |
| Malek Yonin | The Redemption of Althalus book |
| Malek Ghost | X-Men comic series |
| Malek Solanka | Fury book |
| Malek Argoud | Tomorrow's Ghosts novel |
| Malek Khorshidi | The Babylon Eye book |
| Malek Mirrored | Stormlords book |
| Malek Rizda | The Chronicles of Magick book |
| Malek Nir | Tempest's Course book |
| Malek of the Cats | The Wild Road novel |