Malaika
Angel
Swahili, Arabic, African
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Malaika
“Angel”
mah-LY-kah
Swahili, Arabic, African origin
7 letters
3 syllables
About this name
Malaika is a beautiful Swahili name, derived from Arabic, meaning 'angel'. It is a globally beloved name, famously used in a classic East African love song, conveying purity and grace.
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Pairs well with
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- Hamida Same origin
- Kamilah Same origin
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