Mal β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Mal is a gender-neutral name with multiple origins. It can be a short form of the names Malcolm or Malachi for boys, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba' or 'messenger of God' respectively.
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Meaning of Mal:
Mal is a gender-neutral name with multiple origins. It can be a short form of the names Malcolm or Malachi for boys, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba' or 'messenger of God' respectively. For girls, Mal can be a short form of the name Malvina, which means 'chief' or 'leader' in Scottish. Mal carries a sense of strength and leadership. It is a name that represents someone who is bold and confident.
- Gender: Unisex
- Origin: Scottish, Latin
- US popularity: In 2022, 7 newborns in the United States were named Mal (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1950 with 13 babies.
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What does the name Mal mean?
Mal is a gender-neutral name with multiple origins. It can be a short form of the names Malcolm or Malachi for boys, meaning 'disciple of Saint Columba' or 'messenger of God' respectively. For girls, Mal can be a short form of the name Malvina, which means 'chief' or 'leader' in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Mal?
Mal is a unisex name of Scottish, Latin origin.
Is Mal a boy or girl name?
Mal is commonly used as a unisex name.
How popular is the name Mal?
In 2022, 7 newborns in the United States were named Mal, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1950, with 13 babies given the name.
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