Mahala
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mahala
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Mahala is a female first name that is considered the English version of the biblical name Mahlah (מַחְלָה). The name can be translated as 'the Delicate', 'the Fragile', and 'the Weak'.
What does the name Mahala mean?
Mahala is the English variant of the biblical name Mahlah (מַחְלָה). The meaning of the name includes 'the Delicate', 'the Fragile', and 'the Weak'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word ḥala (חָלָה), which stands for 'weak', 'ill', 'frail', and 'fragile'. An alternative spelling is Mahalia.
Where does the name Mahala come from?
The name Mahala has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the Fragile'.
How do you pronounce Mahala?
Mahala is pronounced like 'Ma-ha-la'.
Popularity
In Germany, Mahala is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2013 at 3,816th place. In the last ten years, Mahala has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,440th. Worldwide, Mahala is also not very common.
Nicknames & pet names
Halali / Lala / Mala / Mali
Frequently asked questions about the name Mahala
What is the origin of the name Mahala?
The name Mahala has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is closely related to the biblical name Mahlah.
What does the name Mahala mean?
Mahala means among other things 'the Delicate' and 'the Fragile', derived from the Hebrew word ḥala, which stands for weakness and fragility.
How popular is the name Mahala?
Mahala is common in English-speaking regions, but less so in many countries, giving it a special, unique character.