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Mahlet

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Pronounced MAH-let /ˈmɑ.lɛt/Medium

Meaning: From Amharic, the language of Ethiopia, where mahlet means 'song' or 'hymn' — a word tied to the sung liturgy of the Ethiopian Orthodox church. It is a well-established girls' name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name made of music: Mahlet means 'song; hymn' in Amharic (said 'MAH-let').
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Origin MediumAmharic
MeaningFrom Amharic, the language of Ethiopia, where mahlet means 'song' or 'hymn' — a word tied to the sung liturgy of the Ethiopian Orthodox church. It is a well-established girls' name.
U.S. rank (2024)#14530 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mahlet is an Amharic name from Ethiopia meaning 'song; hymn'. The word belongs to the sung liturgy of the Ethiopian Orthodox church, one of the oldest Christian traditions in the world, and the name carries that devotional warmth (said 'MAH-let').

In the U.S. it is very rare, mostly within Ethiopian families. Musical, devotional, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? In the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition, mahlet is the sung part of the service — chanted for hours, sometimes through the night. To be named Mahlet is to be named for that music.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Mahlet — Amharic 'song; hymn'; Ethiopian Orthodox liturgical term

Variations

MahiletMahleet

Nicknames

MahiLettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mahlet mean?

Mahlet means 'song; hymn' in Amharic, the language of Ethiopia, and is tied to the sung Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy.

How do you pronounce Mahlet?

It's said MAH-let /ˈmɑ.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mahlet a boy or girl name?

Mahlet is a girl's name.

How popular is Mahlet?

Mahlet is very rare in the U.S., though it is familiar in Ethiopia.

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