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Mali

Boy Name day: October 9
Mali is a short form of Malik: on birth records it is written Malik (45,887 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Malik page. Also a short form of Malia, Malinda, Amalia.
Origin: Arabic. Meaning: King, sovereign.
From Arabic 'malik' (king/owner), related to the root m-l-k; also one of the 99 names of God, Al-Malik.

Name day for Mali

October 9

Why this day? Mali is a short form of Malik, and shares its name day.

Mali is celebrated in the United States on October 9.

The story of the name Mali

Mali is a short form of Malik. It keeps its origin (Arabic) and meaning — king, sovereign, and shares its name day, October 9.

On birth records, Mali is rarely written as such: the Malis are Maliks (45,887 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Malik page. Mali is also a short form of Malia, Malinda, Amalia.

Frequently asked questions about Mali

What does Mali mean?

Mali is a short form of Malik, which means king, sovereign.

When is Mali's name day?

October 9, together with Malik: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mali a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Malik.

Mali's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Mali

Top 10

  1. Samia96%
  2. Malika96%
  3. Shavon95%
  4. Josalyn95%
  5. Yo94%
  6. Landa94%
  7. Yolie94%
  8. Laddy94%
  9. Viv94%
  10. Magali94%

Love potential for Mali

Top 10

  1. Netta92%
  2. Jetty92%
  3. Mammie91%
  4. Laronda91%
  5. Yvi89%
  6. Yvettette89%
  7. Yv89%
  8. Yvy89%
  9. Stephaine87%
  10. Yesica87%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanou42%
  2. Shanel42%
  3. Aniston42%
  4. Loli42%
  5. Amora42%
  6. Ariadne42%
  7. Ravenne42%
  8. Pammy-Pam42%
  9. Madysen42%
  10. Klo42%

Professional potential for Mali

Bottom 10

  1. Illy42%
  2. Novie42%
  3. Niesha42%
  4. Lissy42%
  5. Sheyla42%
  6. Kaylea42%
  7. Peg42%
  8. Cinnamon42%
  9. Heth42%
  10. Suzy42%

Crush potential for Mali

Bottom 10

  1. Mar42%
  2. Nénès42%
  3. Constant42%
  4. Nes42%
  5. Roo42%
  6. Agnou42%
  7. Iny42%
  8. Ruthy42%
  9. Connie-Bee42%
  10. Tut42%
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