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Majel

muh-JEL

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

349

Peak Year

#21 in 1920

First Recorded

1901

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Majel is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of Margaret or derived from the French 'Majeur' meaning 'greater'. It gained recognition through science fiction.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Majel Barrett

    American actress, wife of Gene Roddenberry.

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Personality Traits

commandingintelligentnurturingstrong-willed

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