Malaquías
/malaˈkias/masculine
The English name Malachi is translated into Spanish as Malaquías.
Malaquías is a masculine given name used as the Spanish equivalent of the name Malachi.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/malaˈkias/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may associate the sound of Malaquías with the word mal, meaning 'bad', even though the name has no etymological connection to that word.
- Due to its strong association with the Old Testament, someone named Malaquías in a Spanish-speaking country is often perceived as having a very pious or conservative background.
- While Malaquías is the formal name, Spanish speakers often use diminutive nicknames ending in 'ito' for biblical names to make them sound more affectionate.
Examples in context
- Malaquías fue el último de los profetas.Malachi was the last of the prophets.This sentence is useful for seeing Malaquías used in a historical context regarding prophets.Tatoeba #10031593 by manufrutos, translation #10020611 by shekitten
- ¿Conoce usted a Malachi?Do you know Malachi?
- Sí, conozco a Malaquías. Es una persona muy amable.Yes, I know Malaquías. He's a very kind person.
- Oye, ¿viste a Malachi hoy?Hey, did you see Malachi today?
- Malaquías es un nombre muy antiguo.Malaquías is a very ancient name.
- Mi abuelo se llama Malaquías.My grandfather's name is Malaquías.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing names for a new baby.
- María¿Te gusta el nombre Malaquías?Do you like the name Malaquías?
- JavierNo, suena demasiado serio para un bebé.No, it sounds too serious for a baby.
- MaríaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
- JavierBuscamos algo más moderno.We are looking for something more modern.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “malachi” translations and entries Malaquías, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
