Mashal

Mashal Meaning & Origin

About Mashal
The surname Mashal is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "mashal" means "parable" or "proverb." It can also refer to a torch or a beacon. As a surname, Mashal may have been given to someone who was known for their storytelling abilities or wisdom, or it could have been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of torches.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mashal: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MXL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/mashal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mashal in Braille

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

The name Mashal in braille

How to sign the name Mashal using Sign Language

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

The name Mashal in sign language

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