Mahala

Mahala Meaning & Origin

About Mahala
The surname Mahala is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Mahalath, meaning "lyre" or "harp." It is believed to have been a given name for someone who played or made musical instruments. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Mahala can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mahala is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mahala: 461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,219
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahala based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mahala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MHL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 HH AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæhələ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahala in Braille

Here's how to represent Mahala in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mahala in braille

How to sign the name Mahala using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mahala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mahala in sign language

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