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Malcolm

The meaning of Malcolm is ‘devotee of Saint Columba'. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Scottish origin. Columba was the name of a Christian missionary who spread the Christian faith in Scotland. The most notable bearer of this name in literature is a character from William Shakespeare's tragic play, 'Macbeth'. In the play, Malcolm was the heir to the throne and the son of king Duncan. He was based on the real king Malcolm III of Scotland who reigned as king of the Scots from 1058 to 1093.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

devotee of St. Colomba

Origin

Scottish

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

L is for lofty, your ambitions are high!

C is for confident, no doubts here!

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

L is for love, everlasting.

M is for melody, the song of life.

Lucky

Malcolm lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Malcolm

  • Malcolm Scott Carpenter American astronaut
  • Malcolm I IV, Kings of Scotland
  • Malcolm X American civil rights activist
  • Malcolm Stevenson Forbes American publisher (of Forbes magazine)
  • Malcolm Bligh Turnbull 29th Prime Minister of Australia
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Malcolm in Pop Culture

  • Malcolm character in Shakespeare's Macbeth
  • Malcolm main character on TV's "Malcolm in the Middle"
  • Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds character on TV's Firefly
  • Malcolm McGee main character on TV's "Malcolm & Eddie," played by Malcolm,Jamal Warner
  • "Malcolm " 1986 Australian film and its main character
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