Find out how popular the first name Abdulmalek has been for the last 1 years (from 2010 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Abdulmalek by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Abdulmalek is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Abdulmalek.

The history of the first name Abdulmalek

The name Abdulmalek has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two words: "Abdul" meaning "servant" or "slave" and "Malik" meaning "king" or "sovereign". Together, the name can be translated as "servant of the king" or "servant of the sovereign".

In Islamic tradition, the name is believed to have been first mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, where it is used as one of the names or attributes of God. The name has been popular among Muslims since the early days of Islam, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Abdulmalek can be found in the Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled a vast territory from its capital in Damascus between 661 and 750 CE. Abdulmalik ibn Marwan (646-705 CE) was the fifth caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, reigning from 685 to 705 CE. He was known for consolidating the Umayyad rule and expanding the territory of the caliphate.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Abdulmalek. Among them is Abdulmalik Shah I (1104-1115 CE), the ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, which spanned parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. Another prominent figure was Abdulmalik Razi (865-925 CE), a Persian physician, philosopher, and scholar who made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and philosophy.

In the modern era, Abdulmalek Essaâdi (1905-1975) was a Moroccan religious scholar and politician who played a crucial role in the Moroccan independence movement. Abdulmalek Al-Arnaout (1925-2016) was a Syrian Islamic scholar and Hadith researcher, known for his extensive work on the authentication and compilation of hadith (sayings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad).

Abdulmalek Yarou (born 1992) is a Nigerien professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Nigerien national team and various clubs in Africa and Europe. Abdulmalek Mujahid (born 1949) is a retired Algerian footballer who played as a striker and represented the Algerian national team in the 1980s.

The name Abdulmalek has been widely used across various regions and cultures influenced by Islam, including the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. It has transcended geographical boundaries and historical periods, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Islamic world.

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