malkah

Malkah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from malka, the Hebrew word for queen, and is related to the biblical and royal term for a female ruler. The spelling Malkah represents one transliteration variant; more common variants include Malka and Malcah.

In Jewish naming practice, names built from royal terms are used to convey dignity, blessing, or aspiration. Malkah is most often found among Jewish communities and in the diaspora, and may appear in English-language contexts with the Hebrew sound preserved or adapted.

In liturgical and literary contexts, malka denotes queen; related terms appear in rabbinic and mystical texts, such as Malchut in Kabbalah, which denotes royal authority or divine kingship. While Malkah as a given name draws on that root, it functions as a personal name rather than a title.

Variants and related names include Malka and Malcah, reflecting transliteration differences from Hebrew to Latin script and to other languages. See also Malka and the concept of queen.