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Malcolm (given name)

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Malcolm
GenderMale
Origin
MeaningDevotee of Saint Columba
Region of originScotland

Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim is a Scottish Gaelic given name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba". Maol "shavenhead" is Scottish Gaelic for monk.[1]

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Religion

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  • Malcolm Muggeridge (1903–1990), British journalist, author, satirist, media personality, soldier, spy, and Christian scholar
  • Malcolm Ranjith (born 1947), 11th Archbishop of Colombo

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References

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  1. ^ Way, George and Squire, Romily. (1994). Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). pp. 264 - 265.