Meaning of the name Malachy. Listen and learn how to pronounce Malachy so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name.
MEANING: A name with two sources, St. Malachi (1095-1148 AD) was the Bishop of Armagh who adopted the name from the Hebrew prophet “”Malachi”” whose name means “”my angel”” or “”messenger of God.”” It is also linked to the High King Maoilseachlainn “”devotee of St. Sechnall”” one of Saint Patrick’s first companions.
GENDER: Boy | Male
IRISH NAME: Malachy Malachi
PRONUNCIATION: “mala + ki”
ENGLISH: Malachy
AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Malachy and read along with the meaning)
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