Malachy

Malachy Meaning & Origin

About Malachy
The name Malachy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Máel Sechlainn," meaning "devotee of St. Seachnall." It is a combination of "Máel," which signifies "devotee" or "servant," and "Sechlainn," the name of an early Irish saint. The name Malachy carries connotations of religious devotion and reverence, reflecting a person who is dedicated and faithful.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Malachy are male.

Malachy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L AH0 CH IY0
🌐 IPA
/malachy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malachy in Braille

Here's how to represent Malachy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Malachy in braille

How to Spell the Name Malachy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Malachy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Malachy in sign language

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