Maliki
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of Maliki
< Arabic Mālikī, derivative of name of founder, Mālik ibn Anas
Example Sentences
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Maliki, who has links to Iran, was selected at the weekend by an alliance of Shia-led parties as its nominee for prime minister.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
Even after leaving his post, Maliki continued to play a role in the country’s political life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Corona Centennial 7, Norco 4: Mike Maliki hit a home run and had two RBIs for the Huskies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Maliki legal doctrine dominated interpretations of Islam, and study of the Quran and the prophetic traditions contained in the sunna were largely abandoned.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
The harsh voice of Reuben Maliki rose in the air again.
From The Scapegoat; a romance and a parable by Sir Hall Caine
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