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Abdelmalek
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Abdelmalek is a male first name that is considered a North African variant of the Arabic name Abd al-Malik (عبد المالك). The German translation of the name is 'the servant of the king' or alternatively 'the servant of Allah'.
What does the name Abdelmalek mean?
The name Abdelmalek comes from Arabic and is a North African spelling of Abd al-Malik (عبد المالك). Translated, it means 'the servant of the king' or 'the servant of Allah'. The origin of the name can be found in the Arabic language components: abd (عبد) means 'the servant', 'the slave', or 'the subordinate', al (ال) means 'the', and malik (ملك) means 'king'. Other variants include Abdalmalik and Abdulmalik.
Where does the name Abdelmalek come from?
The first name Abdelmalek has Arabic roots and means 'the servant of the king'. It is composed of the Arabic components abd (عبد) for 'the servant', al (ال) for 'the', and malik (ملك) for 'king'. The language of the name is Arabic, and it is also common in the Maghreb, Moroccan, and Tunisian linguistic areas.
How do you pronounce Abdelmalek?
The pronunciation of Abdelmalek is clear and structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ab-del-ma-lek' [abdɛlmaˈlɛk], with the syllables being compact and open. The final '-lek' with the hard 'k' provides a precise conclusion, giving the name a stable and defined form.
Popularity
In Germany, Abdelmalek is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Abdelmalek has been given as a first name about 30 times, which places it 4,544th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,020th.
Nicknames & pet names
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Famous people
- Abdelmalek Belghiti (Moroccan poet)
- Abdelmalek Cherrad (footballer from Algeria)
- Abdelmalek Djeghbala (Algerian football player)
- Abdelmalek Madani (Algerian cyclist)
- Abdelmalek Mokdad (Algerian football player)
- Abdelmalek Rahou (boxer from Algeria)
- Abdelmalek Slahdji (Algerian handball player)
- Abdelmalek Ziaya (American football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Abdelmalek
What does the name Abdelmalek mean?
The name Abdelmalek comes from Arabic and means 'the servant of the king' or 'the servant of Allah'.
Where does the first name Abdelmalek come from?
Abdelmalek has Arabic roots and is primarily used in North African countries such as Morocco and Tunisia.
How popular is the name Abdelmalek?
The name Abdelmalek is popular in Arabic and North African communities, but less common in other parts of the world.