MALEK
Malek
Malek is a British surname of Arabic origin, derived from the word malik meaning "king" or "ruler" in Arabic. This surname is commonly found among individuals with Arab or Muslim heritage living in the United Kingdom.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Malek has its roots in the Arabic language and is believed to have been brought to the UK through immigration or historical ties between Britain and Middle Eastern countries. The name signifies qualities of leadership, authority, and nobility.
Distribution and Popularity
While not among the most common surnames in the UK, Malek is present in various regions, especially in areas with a significant Arab or Muslim community. The surname may also be found in other countries with Arabic-speaking populations.
Notable Individuals
Ella Shah
A British actress with the surname Malek, known for her roles in television and film productions.
Abdul Malek
A historical figure associated with British-Asian heritage, known for his contributions in various fields.
References
- Mills, Anthony. A Dictionary of British Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2011.
- Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Family history records and genealogical sources.
There are approximately 949 people named Malek in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,664th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Malek.
Region of origin: Africa
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdol
- Abdul
- Ali
- Gulam
- Mohamad
- Mohamed
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Peter
- Piotr
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Bilkis
- Deborah
- Ewa
- Iwona
- Joanna
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Patricia
- Samina
- Sara
- Sarah
- Shaheen
Similar and related surnames
- Malak
- Malack
- Malaka
- Male
- Malea
- Maleka
- Maleki
- Mahlik
- Mahlke
- Malacek
- Malackey
- Malag
- Malaga
- Malago
- Malaki
- Malaugh
- Malca
- Malcek
- Malec
- Malecka
- Maleckas
- Malecki
- Malee
- Maleh
- Malekin
- Malekos
- Malem
- Maleque
- Maler
- Males
- Maleska
- Malet
- Malev
- Malic
- Malica
- Malick
- Malicka
- Malicki
- Malig
- Maliga
- Malik
- Malika
- Maliko
- Malique
- Malk
- Malka
- Malke
- Malkee
- Malki
- Malkie
- Malko
- Mallac
- Mallagh
- Mallak
- Malle
- Mallea
- Malleck
- Mallee
- Mallek
- Mallick
- Mallik
- Mallika
- Mallock
- Malloggi
- Mallouk
- Malock
- Maloco
- Maloku
- Malook
- Malooq
- Malough
- Maluck
- Maluga
- Maluk
- Maluka
- Malyk
- Maulik
- Maylee
- Maylock
- Mehlig
- Meilack
- Meilak
- Melaku
- Melaugh
- Melca
- Melck
- Meleck
- Melega
- Melegh
- Melek
- Melekwe
- Melik
- Melk
- Melka
- Melke
- Melki
- Melko
- Mellick
- Mellock
- Mellough
- Mielke
- Milac
- Milak
- Milecki
- Milek
- Milic
- Milica
- Milik
- Milk
- Milka
- Milke
- Milki
- Milkie
- Milko
- Millac
- Millack
- Millick
- Miluk
- Mleko
- Molak
- Molake
- Molek
- Molica
- Molick
- Molik
- Molka
- Molko
- Mollica
- Mollick
- Mollik
- Molock
- Moulik
- Moullec
- Mulak
- Mulawka
- Mulica
- Mulick
- Mulik
- Mulk
- Mulka
- Mulki
- Mullagh
- Mulleague
- Mullick
- Mullock
- Mullook
- Mulluck
- Mulock
- Muloki
- Maleco
- Meleki
- Meylak
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.