At a Glance
- Origin
- Hebrew (Biblical, exact root disputed)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- muh-HAY-lee-uh
Mahalia is a Hebrew (Biblical, exact root disputed) girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Rare Baby Names for Girls (Vintage to Modern).
Meaning & Origin of Mahalia
Origin: Hebrew (Biblical, exact root disputed).
A common claim: Hebrew for 'tender' Actually: This gloss is widely repeated (often via Mahalia Jackson's name) but the underlying Biblical name's meaning isn't settled among scholars, so 'tender' shouldn't be treated as established fact.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mahalia
muh-HAY-lee-uhIPA /məˈheɪliə/
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