Malachi
Malachi is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My messenger”.
| Meaning | My messenger |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | מַלְאָכִי |
| Pronunciation | MAL-uh-kye |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Malachi
Malachi comes from Hebrew mal'akhi, 'my messenger', from mal'akh, the word also used for angels. It is the name attached to the last book of the Twelve Minor Prophets, which closes the Christian Old Testament. Scholars debate whether Malachi was the prophet's personal name or a title taken from a phrase in the book, since 'my messenger' appears in its third chapter. In English-speaking countries it was a Puritan name and has become popular again in recent decades.
Is Malachi a Jewish name?
Malachi is a biblical name: the Book of Malachi is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, and its promise of a coming messenger is read by Christians in connection with John the Baptist.
How popular is Malachi?
Well used in the US today and found among Jewish and Christian families elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Malachi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malachi mean?
Malachi means 'My messenger'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Malachi a Jewish name?
Malachi is a biblical name: the Book of Malachi is part of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, and its promise of a coming messenger is read by Christians in connection with John the Baptist.
How do you pronounce Malachi?
Malachi is pronounced MAL-uh-kye.
Is Malachi a boy or girl name?
Malachi is usually a boy name.