Malachi: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַלְאָכִי
Pronounced mal-ah-KHEE
Meaning of Malachi
From malach, an angel or messenger, Malachi means "my messenger" or "my angel." It is the name of the last of the prophets, whose book closes the prophetic books of the Bible.
The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.
מַשָּׂא דְבַר־יְהֹוָה אֶל־יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּיַד מַלְאָכִי׃
Malachi in Hebrew
Malachi is written מלאכי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְאָכִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- לLamed
- אAlef
- כKaf
- יYod
Gematria value: 101 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Kaf 20 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy messenger
- Pronunciationmal-ah-KHEE
- Hebrewמלאכי
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Malachi ranked #59 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (290 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #58, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | 290 |
| 2023 | 63 | 266 |
| 2022 | 58 | 311 |
| 2021 | 69 | 255 |
| 2020 | 71 | 244 |
| 2019 | 74 | 236 |
| 2018 | 78 | 233 |
| 2017 | 86 | 222 |
| 2016 | 79 | 233 |
| 2015 | 106 | 173 |
| 2014 | 115 | 150 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Malachi
What does the name Malachi mean?
From malach, an angel or messenger, Malachi means "my messenger" or "my angel." It is the name of the last of the prophets, whose book closes the prophetic books of the Bible.
How do you pronounce Malachi?
Malachi is pronounced mal-ah-KHEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Malachi in Hebrew?
Malachi is written מלאכי in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְאָכִי).
Is Malachi a biblical name?
Yes. Malachi appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Malachi 1:1.
How popular is the name Malachi in Israel?
In 2024, Malachi ranked #59 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (290 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #58, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Malachi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מלאכי adds up to 101 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Alef 1 + Kaf 20 + Yod 10).
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