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Kaliq
How to Pronounce Kaliq
Pronounced kah-LEEK /kΙΛΛliΛk/Low
Meaning: Kaliq is a simplified spelling of Khaliq, an Arabic name meaning 'creator'. Al-Khaliq, 'the Creator', is one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, so the name is used with reverence.Low
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History & Origin
Kaliq is a phonetic spelling of the Arabic name Khaliq, meaning 'creator'. It draws on Al-Khaliq, 'the Creator', one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam, and is used reverently as a given name. In American records it appears among Muslim families and remained rare, edging slightly higher toward the late twenty-tens.
It has never been common in the United States, carried chiefly by families honoring its Arabic and Islamic meaning. The fuller spelling Khaliq is also seen.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kaliq mean?
It spells the Arabic name Khaliq, 'creator', drawn from Al-Khaliq, one of the ninety-nine names of God in Islam.
How do you pronounce Kaliq?
It is said kah-LEEK, two syllables with the stress on the last.
Is Kaliq a boy or girl name?
Kaliq is traditionally a boy's name.
How popular is Kaliq?
It has always been rare in the United States, carried mainly by Muslim families, edging slightly higher toward the late twenty-tens.