Mahela

Mahela is a derivative of the name Mahala, which in turn goes back to Mahlah (מַחְלָה). This female first name carries the meanings 'the weak', 'the sick', as well as 'the agreeable', 'the mild', or 'the delicate'.

What does the name Mahela mean?

Mahela is a form of Mahala, which has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Mahlah (מַחְלָה). The name means 'the weak', 'the sick', and also encompasses the meanings 'the agreeable', 'the mild', or 'the delicate'. The origin is found in the ancient Hebrew word ḥala (חָלָה), which means 'weak', 'sick', 'feeble', and 'fragile'. Other variants include Mahalia, Maalana, and Maala. The name appears in the Old Testament, where Mahela, along with her sisters, ensures that women could also inherit if their husbands had no sons.

Where does the name Mahela come from?

The name Mahela is a female first name with ancient Hebrew roots, meaning 'the weak'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Mahela?

Mahela is pronounced approximately as 'Ma-he-la'.

Popularity

In Germany, Mahela is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 4,471st place. In the last ten years, Mahela has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 9,958th.

Nicknames & pet names

Hela / Helchen / Heli / Hiele / Mela