Malachi
Pronunciation: MA-lə-kiy (key)
Origin of the name Malachi:
Derived from the Hebrew mal'ākhī (my messenger). The name was borne by a 5th century B.C. prophet, the last of the Hebrew prophets. His prophecies of the coming Messiah and Judgement Day are recorded in the Old Testament book of Malachi.
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Global Popularity of the Name Malachi
- #162 in United States
- #322 in Canada (Alberta)
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