מַלְאָכִי
Malakhi
Malachi is the Hebrew male given name מַלְאָכִי (Malakhi).
מַלְאָכִי is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Hebrew word for messenger, with the suffix indicating 'my', meaning 'my messenger'.
How do you pronounce it?
Malakhi
Did you know?
- The suffix י at the end of מַלְאָכִי functions as a possessive pronoun. This makes the name a complete sentence meaning 'my messenger' rather than just a label.
- The root of מַלְאָכִי is the same as the word for 'angel' in Hebrew, מַלְאָךְ. In Hebrew thought, an angel is not necessarily a winged spirit but simply a messenger.
- The name מַלְאָכִי is closely related to the Arabic word malak, which also means 'angel'.
Examples in context
- מַלְאָכִי הוֹלֵךְ לַמַּדְרָשָׁה.Malachi holekh lamadrasha.Malachi is going to the study session.
- הַיֶּלֶד הַזֶּה קוֹרְאִים לוֹ מַלְאָכִי.Hayeled haze korim lo Malachi.This boy is called Malachi.
Example conversation
Daniel and Rotem are looking for their friend at a gathering.
- דניאל Danielראית את מַלְאָכִי?ra'it et Malachi?Did you see Malachi?
- רוטם Rotemכן, הוא נמצא במטבח.ken, hu nimtsa bamitbach.Yes, he is in the kitchen.
- דניאל Danielתודה, אני אלך אליו.toda, ani elech elav.Thanks, I will go to him.
- רוטם Rotemבבקשה, דניאל.bevakasha, Daniel.You're welcome, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “malachi” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
