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From: "ljcrain" <>
Subject: Re: Melungeons
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 09:15:23 -0500


Carole; A google search turns up these meanings for Mahala.

Origin and Meaning of First Name Mahala

What is the ethnic origin?
American Indian

What does it mean?
Woman.

What's the gender (commonly)?
Female

Name: Mahala Origin: Native American
Meaning: Woman



Name: Mahalia Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Affection


If anyone else can shed light on this, please do.

I would caution researchers who find Hebrew names not to jump to conclusions
that the family was Jewish. Most of the families were very strong
Christians who revered the Old Bible as well as the New Testament. They
loved the old names.

Janet Crain

Can anyone tell me anything about the female names; Appiline and Alsey? Have
you ever heard of them?




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