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Malaika

A name meaning "angel".

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Malaika is a girl name meaning "angel".

GenderGirl
Meaningangel
Language familyGerman

Meaning and history

The name means "angel" in Swahili, derived from Arabic ملك ( malak ).

Notes and context

Usage: swahili

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