Malachi
Meaning of Malachi
The name Malachi is of Hebrew origin, meaning "my messenger" or "my angel." It is a name rich in biblical history, most notably associated with the prophet Malachi, who authored the last book of the Old Testament. Pronounced as muh-LAH-ky (/məˈlɑki/), this name has been a consistent choice for parents over the years. In recent times, it has gained popularity in the United States, ranking 146th in 2023 with 2,466 occurrences. The name also has a variant spelling, Malachy, which is less commonly used but equally meaningful. With its strong religious and historical roots, Malachi remains a timeless and evocative choice for a baby boy's name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-LAH-ky (/məˈlɑki/)
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Notable People Named Malachi
| Malachi Brendan Martin, also known as Michael Serafian, was an Irish-born American Traditionalist Catholic priest, biblical archaeologist, exorcist, palaeographer, professor, and prolific writer on the Roman Catholic Church. |
| Malachi Fitzgerald Jones is an American gridiron football wide receiver and free agent, known for his college football career at Appalachian State. |
| Malachi Richardson is a former American professional basketball player known for his time with the Syracuse Orange and his selection by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2016 NBA draft. |
| Malachi Martin - Malachy Martin was an Irish-born Australian murderer convicted of multiple killings in the 19th century. |
| Malachi Flynn is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Toronto Raptors and currently playing for the New York Knicks in the NBA. |
| Malachi Kirby is a British actor and writer known for his roles in the 2016 Roots remake, the Black Mirror episode "Men Against Fire", and his BAFTA-winning performance in Small Axe: Mangrove (2020). |
| Malachi Olin Jones is a Bermudian cricketer known for his performance in One Day Internationals and representing Bermuda in international cricket tournaments. |
| Malachi Devonne Wideman is an American football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL) and played college football for Tennessee and Jackson State. |
| Malachi Smith - Malachi Knight-Smith is an American professional basketball player for the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League, known for his college career with the Wright State Raiders, Chattanooga Mocs, and Gonzaga Bulldogs. |
| Malachi Nelson is an American football quarterback for the USC Trojans who is currently in the NCAA transfer portal. |
| Malachi Richard Thompson was an American avant-garde jazz trumpet player known for his work as a bandleader and in the brass ensemble led by Lester Bowie. |
| Malachi Mitchell-Thomas was a motorcycle racer from Blackrod, Greater Manchester. |
| Malachi O'Brien was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for the Limerick senior team from 1887 to 1889. |
| Malachi Thomas is an American football running back for the Virginia Tech Hokies. |
| Malachi Wrampling-Alec is a New Zealand rugby union player known for his role with the Chiefs and Waikato, specializing in the flanker and number 8 positions. |
