Meaning: Harmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that cause harm) — popularized as the character name Mazikeen in the TV series LuciferHigh
In 30 seconds: A Hebrew/Yiddish name for a class of demons or harmful spirits in Jewish mystical tradition. Made globally known as the demon character Maze (Mazikeen) in the TV series Lucifer (2016–2021), whose fierce loyalty and combat skills made her iconic.
MeaningHarmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that cause harm) — popularized as the character name Mazikeen in the TV series Lucifer
Mazikeen comes from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (damagers, injurious ones) — a category of harmful spirits in Jewish mystical literature. As a given name it entered U.S. birth records primarily through the TV show Lucifer (2016–2021), where Mazikeen is Lucifer's demon companion.
Mazikeen ranked #1235 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? The mazikim in Jewish tradition are invisible beings believed to cause harm — they are mentioned in the Talmud and Midrash as troublesome spirits. Maze in Lucifer is a character who transcends her demonic nature through love and loyalty, making the name feel aspirational rather than ominous.
Overall data confidence 88%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
MazeMazikene
Nicknames
MazeMazKeen
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