Malachi
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Malachi
Malachi derives from the Hebrew name Malachai (מלאכי), meaning "my messenger" or "my angel," composed of the elements "mal'akh" (messenger/angel) and the possessive suffix "-i" (my).
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Etymology
Malachi derives from the Hebrew name Malachai (מלאכי), meaning "my messenger" or "my angel," composed of the elements "mal'akh" (messenger/angel) and the possessive suffix "-i" (my). The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, notably as the name of the last book of the Hebrew Bible (written around the 5th century BCE) and has been borne by various Jewish and Christian figures throughout history.
Malachi currently ranks #134 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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