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Malachi

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
My messenger, my angel
Pronunciation
MAL-uh-kye
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning my messenger or my angel.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • MalachyIrish

    Irish form.

Cultural associations

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  • Malachi

    5th century BCE

    Hebrew prophet and author of the Book of Malachi.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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