Mazal

mah-ZAHL

Hebrew

"lucky, fortunate"

Mazal Origin and Meaning

The name Mazal is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "lucky, fortunate".

A Hebrew word name with an upbeat meaning, Mazal appears in the congratulatory phrase Mazal tov. Originally meaning "constellation" or "zodiac", it shifted to become associated with luck in the medieval period thanks to the connection people made between the stars and fate.

Also written as Mazel, it is predominantly used as a feminine name and was given to 7 girls in the US in 2024.