maliks
Malik is a term with roots in the Arabic word malik, meaning “king,” “ruler,” or “owner.” In historical Islamic governance, malik was used as a title for rulers of autonomous realms or senior officials, and it also functioned as an honorific for respected men. In Persianate and South Asian political culture, the title evolved into a designation for local nobles or landholders, often granted to chieftains or leading figures in rural communities. As a surname and given name, Malik spread broadly beyond its original regions, becoming common across Muslim-majority areas and their diasporas.
Today, Malik is one of the most widespread surnames in Pakistan and remains common in India, Bangladesh,
The plural maliks can refer to multiple individuals bearing the name Malik or to several people who