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Malachy

MA-luh-kee

Malachy (name) means a male first name of Irish origin. Example: “Saint Malachy was a 12th-century Archbishop of Armagh.”

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A male first name of Irish origin.
"Saint Malachy was a 12th-century Archbishop of Armagh."
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Etymology

From Irish Maolmhaodhóg or Maolseachlainn, later influenced by the unrelated Hebrew name Malachi.

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Malachy” mean?

The word “Malachy” means a male first name of Irish origin.

How do you pronounce “Malachy”?

“Malachy” is pronounced MA-luh-kee (/ˈmæləki/ in IPA).

How do you use “Malachy” in a sentence?

Here is “Malachy” used in a sentence: “Saint Malachy was a 12th-century Archbishop of Armagh.”

What part of speech is “Malachy”?

“Malachy” is a name.

Where does the word “Malachy” come from?

The word “Malachy” comes from Hebrew. From Irish Maolmhaodhóg or Maolseachlainn, later influenced by the unrelated Hebrew name Malachi.

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