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Malick

“King; sovereign”

mah-LICK

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

mah-LICK

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Wolof royal name from Arabic Malik, used by families aspiring to greatness for their sons.

Variants & Spellings

MalikMalic

Notable People

Malick Sidibé, Malian photographer of Wolof heritage

Related Names

Yerim

King; sovereign ruler

Gorgui

Elder; respected old man

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