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Gender: Female Meaning of Mahalia: "tenderness, affection" Origin of Mahalia: Hebrew, variation of Mahala

Mahalia Origin and Meaning

The name Mahalia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "tenderness, affection".

An underused Biblical name, probably because it's so tightly identified with the Queen of gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. Other variations include Mahalah, Mahayla, Mahila, Mahilia, Mehalia, Mahali, and Mahalya.

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Mahalia Jackson, American gospel singer
Mahalia Violet Barnes, Australian singer-songwriter
Mahalia Simpson, New Zealand pop singer ("X Factor Australia")
(Mahalia) Lucille Spann, American blues singer
Mahalia Ann Hines, American educator; mother of rapper Common

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"mahal" means love in Filipino.

Comments

Fluffykitten101 Says:

2016-10-09T20:21:50

Such a great alternative to Makayla, Hayley and Layla! I also love the similar sounding Eulalia. Mahalia is gorgeous!

iipostmvh Says:

2015-11-11T02:24:59

I wonder, if unfamiliar with Mahalia Jackson, if there would be pronunciation issues. If it weren't for her I think I'd want to say ma-ha-lia/ma-Hal-ya