Matzliach: meaning of the Hebrew name

מַצְלִיחַ

Pronounced mats-LEE-akh

Meaning of Matzliach

Matzliach means one whose path succeeds, from the Hebrew word for success. The Bible describes Joseph as a successful man. It is a traditional name of blessing.

Matzliach in Hebrew

Matzliach is written מצליח in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַצְלִיחַ). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • מMem
  • צTsadi
  • לLamed
  • יYod
  • חHet

Gematria value: 178 (Mem 40 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Het 8)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaningsuccessful
  • Pronunciationmats-LEE-akh
  • Hebrewמצליח
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Matzliach 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.

Similar names

More names starting with M

Questions about Matzliach

What does the name Matzliach mean?

Matzliach means one whose path succeeds, from the Hebrew word for success. The Bible describes Joseph as a successful man. It is a traditional name of blessing.

How do you pronounce Matzliach?

Matzliach is pronounced mats-LEE-akh in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Matzliach in Hebrew?

Matzliach is written מצליח in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַצְלִיחַ).

What is the gematria of Matzliach?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מצליח adds up to 178 (Mem 40 + Tsadi 90 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Het 8).

Keep your shortlist in the Shemot app

Meaning, gematria and Israeli popularity for 2,300+ names, and a shared list for couples.

The app's screens and name meanings are in Hebrew. Every name also shows its English spelling.

Get the appGet the app
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

This name in Hebrew: מצליח