Malaika

Angel

GenderUnisexOriginSwahiliSay itmah-LYE-kahPopularityRising
Pronounced mah-LYE-kah

About the name Malaika

Malaika means angel, a beautiful Swahili name celebrated in one of Africa's most famous love songs. It's tender and melodic.

Gentle, angelic, and deeply loved by those around him.

Fun fact

Malaika is the title of a beloved pan-African love song written by Fadhili William.

Nicknames for Malaika

Mala

Variations

Malaikah

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