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Mahaliah

muh-HAY-lee-uh

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

5

Peak Year

#5 in 1992

First Recorded

1992

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Mahalia, a Hebrew name meaning 'tenderness' or 'consolement'. It is also associated with a hymn in African American tradition.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mahalia Jackson

    Iconic American gospel singer, known as the 'Queen of Gospel'.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CompassionateSoulfulGracefulResilient

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