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Malak

/MA-lak/Somali & Wolof · a girl’s name

“Arabic-derived; “angel.””

In Somali

How to say it
MA-lak
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon

In Wolof

How to say it
MAH-lak
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Malang“A traditional Wolof name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”Wolofmale→︎