Mazel Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mazel

"Mazel is a surname"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1923 👥 391 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Mazel is a surname
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
391
Life Path
Number 3

📖 What Does Mazel Mean?

Mazel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Eugène Mazel (1828–1890), French amateur botanist Hélène Robert-Mazel, French composer, pianist, singer and teacher Ilya Mazel, Soviet painter Isaak Mazel (1911–1945), Soviet chess master Judy Mazel (1943–2007), American weight loss advocate and author of The Beverly Hills Diet Leo Mazel (1907–2000), Soviet-Russian musicologist Maurice Mazel, prominent Chicago surgeon who founded Edgewater Hospital Olivier Mazel (1858–1940), French Army general during World War I Zvi Mazel, Israeli diplomat

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Mazel is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Eugène Mazel (1828–1890), French amateur botanist Hélène Robert-Mazel, French composer, pianist, singer and teacher Ilya Mazel, Soviet painter Isaak Mazel (1911–1945), Soviet chess master Judy Mazel (1943–2007), American weight loss advocate and author of The Beverly Hills Diet Leo Mazel (1907–2000), Soviet-Russian musicologist Maurice Mazel, prominent Chicago surgeon who founded Edgewater Hospital Olivier Mazel (1858–1940), French Army general during World War I Zvi Mazel, Israeli diplomat

Root Element
Mazel
Core Meaning
"Mazel is a surname"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mazel

M 4
A 1
Z 8
E 5
L 3
SUM 3
3
Life Path
Creativity & Expression
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.

📊 Mazel in Numbers

391 US bearers
1923 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mazel" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Mazel is a surname".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~391 people named Mazel in the US. Peaked in 1923 with 29 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mazel?

The Life Path number for Mazel is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 6.

Is Mazel a boy or girl name?

Mazel is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Mazel in the US?

Approximately 391 people in the United States are named Mazel. The name peaked in 1923 with 29 recorded uses.

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