Mazal: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Constellation, star sign
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mah-ZAHL

Mazal is a Hebrew girl's name meaning “constellation, star sign”. It appears in our list of 200+ Baby Names That Mean Star — Celestial Picks for the Next Generation.

Meaning & Origin of Mazal

Meaning: Constellation, star sign.

Origin: Hebrew.

A common claim: Popularly known through 'mazel tov' as simply meaning 'luck' or 'congratulations.' Actually: That's an extended, secondary sense; the literal root refers to a constellation or star's position, not luck itself.

How to Pronounce Mazal

mah-ZAHLIPA /mɑːˈzɑːl/

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