Malachi Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmæləˌkaɪ

MAL-uh-kye

UK

ˈmæləkʌɪ

MAL-uh-ky

Definition

Malachi is a male given name and also the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, known for writing the Book of Malachi.

Usage & Nuances

'Malachi' is mainly used as a boy’s first name in English and has biblical origins. The stress is usually on the first syllable: 'MAL-uh-kai'. Less commonly, it can refer directly to the biblical prophet.

• Spanish: Malaquías
• Portuguese (BR): Malaquias
• Portuguese (PT): Malaquias
• Chinese (Simplified): 玛拉基
• Chinese (Traditional): 瑪拉基
• Hindi: मलाकी
• Arabic: ملاخي
• Bengali: মালাকাই
• Russian: Малахия
• Japanese: マラキ
• Vietnamese: Ma-la-chi
• Korean: 말라기
• Turkish: Malaki
• Urdu: مالاکی
• Indonesian: Malakhi

Example Sentences

Malachi is reading a book in the library.

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My friend's name is Malachi.

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Malachi wrote the last book of the Old Testament.

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Malachi just moved here from California and is already making friends.

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Have you read the Book of Malachi?

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Everyone was surprised when Malachi won the competition.

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