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Malachy

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Malachy — Anglicized form of Máel Sechnaill or Máel Máedóc, influenced by the spelling of Malachi. Saint Malachy (in Irish, Máel Máedóc) was a 12th-century archbishop of Armagh renowned for his miracles.

Biblical namesake: Malachi is the last of the Old Testament prophets, known for calling the people of Israel to faithfulness and preparing the way for future hope. (Malachi · Malachi 1)

Saintly namesake: Saint Malachy was a 12th-century Irish archbishop known for his reforms of the Irish church and his deep spirituality. He is the most recognized saint with this name. (November 3 · 12th century)

Irish3 syllables · /ˈmæl.ə.ki/

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