Malkiel: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַלְכִּיאֵל
Pronounced mal-kee-EL
Meaning of Malkiel
Malkiel means God is my king. In the Bible he was a grandson of Asher son of Jacob, among those who went down to Egypt. The name expresses faith and royalty.
And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.
וּבְנֵי אָשֵׁר יִמְנָה וְיִשְׁוָה וְיִשְׁוִי וּבְרִיעָה וְשֶׂרַח אֲחֹתָם וּבְנֵי בְרִיעָה חֶבֶר וּמַלְכִּיאֵל׃
Malkiel in Hebrew
Malkiel is written מלכיאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְכִּיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- לLamed
- כKaf
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 131 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my king
- Pronunciationmal-kee-EL
- Hebrewמלכיאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Malkiel was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Malkiel
What does the name Malkiel mean?
Malkiel means God is my king. In the Bible he was a grandson of Asher son of Jacob, among those who went down to Egypt. The name expresses faith and royalty.
How do you pronounce Malkiel?
Malkiel is pronounced mal-kee-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Malkiel in Hebrew?
Malkiel is written מלכיאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַלְכִּיאֵל).
Is Malkiel a biblical name?
Yes. Malkiel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 46:17.
What is the gematria of Malkiel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מלכיאל adds up to 131 (Mem 40 + Lamed 30 + Kaf 20 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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