Mountain of strength
Pronunciation: MAG-uh-lee-uh
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Magalia is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Mountain of strength". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAG-uh-lee-uh. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Μαγαλία
η μαρτυρία του Θεού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAG-uh-lee-uh
IPA
/mæɡəˈliːə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Magalia was named after a Native American chief who reportedly gave the land to the first white settlers in the late 1800s.
Late 1800s
The name 'Magalia' may also have derived from the Mexican term 'Maguey', which refers to the agave plant that grew abundantly in the area.
Early 1800s
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Magalia
testimony of God revealed
מגליה
משמעות השם הוא עדות לאל
Μαγαλία
η μαρτυρία του Θεού
Magalia
testimonium Dei
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