Mapal: meaning of the Hebrew name

מַפָּל

Pronounced ma-PAL

Meaning of Mapal

Mapal means waterfall, evoking living flow, power and the freshness of nature. It is a rare modern nature name.

Mapal in Hebrew

Mapal is written מפל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַפָּל). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • מMem
  • פPe
  • לLamed

Gematria value: 150 (Mem 40 + Pe 80 + Lamed 30)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningwaterfall
  • Pronunciationma-PAL
  • Hebrewמפל
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Mapal was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Mapal

What does the name Mapal mean?

Mapal means waterfall, evoking living flow, power and the freshness of nature. It is a rare modern nature name.

How do you pronounce Mapal?

Mapal is pronounced ma-PAL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Mapal in Hebrew?

Mapal is written מפל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַפָּל).

What is the gematria of Mapal?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מפל adds up to 150 (Mem 40 + Pe 80 + Lamed 30).

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This name in Hebrew: מפל