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
As of Wednesday, just three current USC players — running back A’Marion Peterson, cornerback Maliki Crawford and edge rusher Lorenzo Cowan — had entered the portal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
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
O prince, I recollected this circumstance on seeing your forlorn situation, and determined within myself to conduct you by some means or other to Maliki Sadik, and mention to him your uncle's tyranny.
From Bagh O Bahar, or Tales of the Four Darweshes by Forbes, Duncan
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