Mazal: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַזָּל
Pronounced mah-ZAHL
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Mazal
Mazal means a star and good fortune. A traditional name that Sephardic communities gave their daughters as a wish for a blessed life, as in mazal tov.
Mazal in Hebrew
Mazal is written מזל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַזָּל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- זZayin
- לLamed
Gematria value: 77 (Mem 40 + Zayin 7 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaninggood fortune
- Pronunciationmah-ZAHL
- Hebrewמזל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Mazal 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 Mazal
What does the name Mazal mean?
Mazal means a star and good fortune. A traditional name that Sephardic communities gave their daughters as a wish for a blessed life, as in mazal tov.
How do you pronounce Mazal?
Mazal is pronounced mah-ZAHL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Mazal in Hebrew?
Mazal is written מזל in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַזָּל).
What is the gematria of Mazal?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מזל adds up to 77 (Mem 40 + Zayin 7 + Lamed 30).
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