Muslim baby names with meanings

Malaika Girl Name Meaning, Origin & Spelling

Malaika · Girl · Angel; Swahili name · Swahili

MalaikaMuslim girl names

Meaning

Angel; Swahili name

Name meaning

Origin / language
Swahili
Name type
Single given name
Category
Somali and East African names

Language and spelling

Malaika is formed with the linguistic base malak.

Sources

Meaning checked against the listed source.

Entry reviewed: 2026-10-26

Behind the Name

More names in this category

Muslim girl names

Hodan

Hodan

Rich, lush

Somali
Muslim girl names

Ayaan

Ayaan

Good luck (Somali)

Somali
Muslim girl names

Ifrah

إفراح

Bringing joy, making someone happy

Arabic; also Somali usage
Muslim girl names

Deeqo

Deeqo

Reported possible association: generosity

SomaliCommonly reported meaning
Muslim girl names

Nasteexo

Nasteexo

Reported interpretation: advice or counsel

SomaliCommonly reported meaning
Muslim girl names

Sahra

Sahra

Commonly interpreted as a bright flower

Somali / Arabic usageCommonly reported meaning

Your shortlist

Saved only in this browser. Clearing browser storage removes the shortlist.

Choose two or three saved names to compare their meaning, script, source scope and historical context.

Compare names