Malcolm
/malkuhm/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Malcolm is a English name meaning "Columba's servant". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. Malcolm is of Scottish origin. It comes from the Gaelic "Máel Coluim," which is composed of "máel" (devotee, servant) and "Coluim" (Columba, the saint).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic malkuhm
IPA mælkəm
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as malkuhm. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Malcolm
- · Malcolm X - Activist
- · Malcolm Gladwell - Author
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