mˈælækbəlz nˈeɪm mˈiːnz "ˈeɪndʒəl ʌv bˈɛl", ɐtˈɛstɪŋ tə hɪz mˌɪθəlˈɑːdʒɪkəl ɹˈoʊl æz bˈɛlz mˈɛsɪndʒɚ ænd ˈækəlˌaɪt.
Malakbel's name means "Angel of Bel", attesting to his mythological role as Bel's messenger and acolyte.