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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The green banded copper mineral, named for its resemblance to mallow-plant leaves (Greek malache, "mallow")
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- MAL-uh-kyte
Malachite is a Greek-origin name, pronounced MAL-uh-kyte, taken from the green banded copper mineral. The mineral got its name from its resemblance to the leaves of the mallow plant, from the Greek malache, meaning "mallow." If you're drawn to a name that comes straight from the natural world, this one carries a clear, specific image: green stone with bands of color.
Meaning & Origin of Malachite
Meaning: The green banded copper mineral, named for its resemblance to mallow-plant leaves (Greek malache, "mallow").
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Malachite
MAL-uh-kyteIPA /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/
Popularity of Malachite
Malachite does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Malachite mean?
The green banded copper mineral, named for its resemblance to mallow-plant leaves (Greek malache, “mallow”).
How do you pronounce Malachite?
Malachite is pronounced MAL-uh-kyte (IPA: /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/).
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