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Mazel

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How to Pronounce Mazel

Pronounced MAH-zel /ˈmɑː.zɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew/Yiddish mazel, 'luck; good fortune' (as in mazel tov, 'good luck; congratulations'). Literally a constellation or star's influence. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A lucky name: Mazel means 'luck; good fortune' in Hebrew and Yiddish (said 'MAH-zel'). Warm and hopeful.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningFrom the Hebrew/Yiddish mazel, 'luck; good fortune' (as in mazel tov, 'good luck; congratulations'). Literally a constellation or star's influence. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (1948)#4487 ↘ Falling
1948 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 391
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192319121948

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

Mazel comes from the Hebrew/Yiddish for 'luck; good fortune,' literally a favorable star or constellation. It reads warm and hopeful, tied to the blessing mazel tov — rare in the U.S., noted respectfully (said 'MAH-zel').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, hopeful, and warm.

Did you know? Mazel is Hebrew and Yiddish for 'luck; good fortune' — the word behind mazel tov ('good luck') — rooted in the idea of a lucky star; a warm, hopeful name, noted respectfully (said 'MAH-zel').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Mazel — Hebrew/Yiddish 'luck; good fortune'; mazel tov; noted respectfully

Variations

MazalMazellMazelle

Nicknames

MazZel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mazel mean?

Mazel is Hebrew and Yiddish for 'luck; good fortune,' as in mazel tov.

How do you pronounce Mazel?

It's said MAH-zel /ˈmɑː.zɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mazel a boy or girl name?

Mazel is a girl's name.

How popular is Mazel?

Mazel is a rare name in the U.S.

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