Malchiah is a biblical name appearing in the English Bible, derived from the Hebrew מַלְכִּיָּה (Malkiyyahu). It means "Yahweh is my king" or "the king is Yahweh," combining the elements meleḵ meaning "king" and yah referring to the Hebrew God. The name is a variant of Malchijah (also spelled Malchiah, Melchiah, or Melchias in various translations) and is related to the Biblical Hebrew form Malkiyyahu. Etymology The name Malchiah is a theophoric name incorporating the shortened form of Yahweh, yah, making it one of many Hebrew names that express a relationship with God. The element meleḵ is a common Semitic root for "king" found in names like Malachi ("my messenger"). The meaning asserts God's kingship, paralleling other biblical names such as Jehoiachin ("Yahweh establishes"). Biblical Bearers According to Wikipedia, several individuals in the Hebrew Bible bear the name Malchijah (or Malchiah). In 1 Chronicles 24:9, Malchijah is listed as the leader of the fifth of the 24 priestly divisions established by King David around the 10th century BC. He was a descendant of Aaron, whose sons Eleazar and Ithamar divided the priesthood during David's reign. Other references include figures in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Jeremiah, where the name appears among priests, leaders, and Levites involved in the rebuilding of the temple and the sealing of the covenant. Usage and Variants Malchiah is used in the English Bible primarily in the King James Version as a transcription of the Hebrew name. Its variant Malchijah appears in other translations like the New International Version. The name is less common in modern usage but remains recognized for its biblical heritage. It belongs to a family of theophoric names that include Malachi and Malcolm (though of different origin). Meaning: "Yahweh is my king" Origin: Hebrew Type: Religious Usage Regions: English Bible contexts