Almost forgot--to mention, the word Mahala is a form of the Mahla, a 2-syllable girl's name of Hebrew origin, it means: Marrow; tenderness. Mahala, a 3-syllable girl's name of Hebrew origin, means: tenderness. It doesn't mean that its a Jewish name, it means that it more likely adopted by the Slavs as a name for a pasty, or thin person.

Hi,
Do you remember where you found this info as to the orgin of the Mahala name? I have searched for several years now on the Mahala line in Ashe Co. NC. I have it traced back so far and it stops. I thought the info you have on the orgin of the name might give me a clue as to where the Mahala family originally came from.

Thanks for your help.
Chris Sluder Taylor

I have been told over the years if the origin of my maiden name as
multiple explanations. I am not sure if the information I have is of
any use to you, but if you'd like to email me, I would be happy to share.
Kdmpenrod@hotmail.com
Good luck in your search.
Krystal

Hi Krystal,
I would love any info you have on the name Mahala. I have not worked lately on this surname because I could research only to a certain point and it is as if the family just appeared in Ashe Co. NC. I do not find Mahala surname anywhere else either. So any info you have on the origin of the name will help. I am thinking the name was maybe shorten from something else or a combination of names.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Chris Taylor