Meaning: Dear; beloved in Tagalog
The story
Mahal is a Tagalog word associated with love, preciousness and being dear. It is also used as a personal or stage name; its use as a traditional given name is less firmly documented.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Virtue
- Short
- Works everywhere
Origins
Mahal comes from Tagalog and Filipino.
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