Mal

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Chief, Counselor, Little Warrior, Disciple of Saint Columba
Pronunciation
MAL
The name Mal is pronounced as "mahl".
Popularity
Mal is not a very popular name globally. It is ranked as the 6,099th most popular name for boys in the United States and the 8,732nd for girls as of 2021. It does not rank in the top 1000 in other countries.

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Mal Name meanings & History

Chief, Counselor, Little Warrior, Disciple of Saint Columba. Pet form of Malcolm and Mallory. Mal is used as a standalone name, but is also a diminutive form of other names.

Zodiac Sign of Mal: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mal:

M: Mommy,Memory,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal,Memorabilia

A: Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Assertive

L: Luscious,Lovely,Languid,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Lazy

Mal is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mal include Mal Evans, a British roadie for The Beatles, and Mal Z. Lawrence, an American comedian and actor.

2.) Mal (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) a short form of names beginning with “Mal.”


3.) Mal (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Mal has different meanings depending on its origin. In Scottish, it means "disciple of Saint Columba," in French, it means "unfortunate, unlucky," and in Hebrew, it means "king" or "ruler."

Pronunciation: MAL
Mal is pronounced as "mal" or "mahl."


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Cartoon of Mal

Description: The name Mal has origins in various cultures, including Scottish, French, and Hebrew. Mal has different meanings depending on its origin. In Scottish, it means "disciple of Saint Columba," in French, it means "unfortunate, unlucky," and in Hebrew, it means "king" or "ruler.". Pet form of Malcolm and Mallory. Mal can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names such as Malcolm or Malakai. It can be used for both boys and girls and can fit a wide range of personalities and backgrounds.

Famous People

There are several famous people named Mal, such as Mal Walden, an Australian news presenter, and Mal Evans, the former road manager for the Beatles.

4.) Mal (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: In addition to the meanings mentioned above, Mal is also considered to be a diminutive form of other names, such as Malachi or Malcolm, both of which mean "disciple of Saint Columba" or "devotee of St. Columbkill."

Pronunciation: MAL
Mal is typically pronounced as "mal," with the emphasis on the first syllable.


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Cartoon of Mal

Description: The name Mal has various origins, making it difficult to pinpoint just one. Some believe the name comes from Ireland, meaning "bright-headed." Others believe it is of Scandinavian origin, from the Old Norse word "mál," meaning "speech" or "language.". In addition to the meanings mentioned above, Mal is also considered to be a diminutive form of other names, such as Malachi or Malcolm, both of which mean "disciple of Saint Columba" or "devotee of St. Columbkill.". Pet form of Malcolm and Mallory. While Mal is sometimes used as a standalone name, it is more commonly used as a nickname for other names. It can be used for both boys and girls, although it is more frequently used for boys.

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