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What do you think of this name? It's seem some popularity in USA. I wouldn't use it on a kid, but what do you think?
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In the depth of my mind there is a connection to Mediaeval French (Marie) in some way, maybe, in the same way that Jehan(e) is related to Jean(ne). However it may be that someone I knew who lived in a Francophone country called her daughtes Jehane and Mahala.
Malie is a cognate of Marie - as is Mail(l)e (Mollie is also a diminutive/cognate of Magaret). The r and the l can be interchangeable dialectically in some some periods/geographical areas.
I was not aware of the meaning sick or weakly.
Malie is a cognate of Marie - as is Mail(l)e (Mollie is also a diminutive/cognate of Magaret). The r and the l can be interchangeable dialectically in some some periods/geographical areas.
I was not aware of the meaning sick or weakly.
The biblical name Mahala is a Hebrew name that means "weak" or "sickly." It is not a commonly used name in modern times, but it has a rich history in the Bible.
The name Mahala is also associated with the concept of weakness or sickness. In the book of Job, Mahala is used as a metaphor for someone who is weak or feeble. In this context, the name suggests that the person is struggling with physical or spiritual weakness and may be in need of strength and support.
https://www.names-hub.com/biblical/mahala
The name Mahala is also associated with the concept of weakness or sickness. In the book of Job, Mahala is used as a metaphor for someone who is weak or feeble. In this context, the name suggests that the person is struggling with physical or spiritual weakness and may be in need of strength and support.
https://www.names-hub.com/biblical/mahala
So I definitely don't like it for a meaning.
I like it, but I like Mahalia much more.
I'm aware this has multiple meanings, but the ones I'm most familiar with is "for free" (as in, received free of charge) or "vacant land/building." For a person... it sounds more like an insult than a name, tbh.
I really like it, but only with the first pronunciation I encountered - MAH-la. I don’t like mah-HAY-la or similar.
I like that it reminds me of Mahalia Jackson and the Hawaiian word "mahalo". It doesn't have a great (possible) meaning, but it's a beautiful name. Very sophisticated. I'm sure if I met a Mahala I would be struck by how lovely the name is. It has an ancient resonance to it. I find that certain names with the _a_a_ pattern feel that way to me: Thamar, Adara, Layan, Amara, Hadar, etc.