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Malik

American  
[mah-lik, mal-ik] / ˈmɑ lɪk, ˈmæl ɪk /

noun

  1. Adam, 1917–84, Indonesian politician and diplomat.

  2. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “king.”


Example Sentences

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The issue isn’t the financial penalties, which at under $400 million combined, are “completely irrelevant” for a company of Meta’s size, according to Morningstar analyst Malik Ahmed Khan.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

In city council races, DSA-LA is backing incumbents Hugo Soto-Martínez and Eunisses Hernandez; Faizah Malik, who is running against incumbent Traci Park on the Westside; and Estuardo Mazariegos for an open South L.A. seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Last September, the Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, Aftab Malik, released a report on the issue, calling for urgent action.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said in an interview broadcast late on Tuesday that there will be "no immediate significant changes" in the cost of fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

It’s so weird hearing her say that about Malik to me, but at the same time, it’s not weird at all.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner