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Mazal

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Pronounced mah-ZAHL /mɑːˈzɑːl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew mazal, 'luck; fortune; a lucky star; constellation' — the root of the greeting mazel tov ('good fortune'). A bright, hopeful name.Low

In 30 seconds: A lucky Hebrew name: Mazal means 'luck; fortune; star' (said 'mah-ZAHL'). Bright and hopeful.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew mazal, 'luck; fortune; a lucky star; constellation' — the root of the greeting mazel tov ('good fortune'). A bright, hopeful name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12950 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419932024

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

Mazal comes from the Hebrew mazal, 'luck; fortune; a constellation; a lucky star.' It gives us mazel tov ('good fortune') and reads warm and hopeful; long used in Jewish and Sephardic families (said 'mah-ZAHL').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in Jewish families. Rare, bright, and hopeful.

Did you know? Mazal is Hebrew for 'luck; fortune; a lucky star' — the root of the joyful greeting mazel tov, 'good fortune.' A bright, hopeful name (said 'mah-ZAHL').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Mazal — Hebrew 'luck; fortune; star'; root of mazel tov

Variations

MazelMazalaMazzal

Nicknames

MazZali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mazal mean?

Mazal is Hebrew for 'luck; fortune; a lucky star' — the root of the greeting mazel tov.

How do you pronounce Mazal?

It's said mah-ZAHL /mɑːˈzɑːl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mazal a boy or girl name?

Mazal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mazal?

Mazal is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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