English Explanatory Dictionary

Mahershala

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name originating from the Bible

Word forms

Mahershala Mahershalas

Etymology

From Hebrew מַהֵרשָׁלָל, from מַהֵר + שָׁלָל, meaning "quickly to the spoils". This was from a name written by the prophet Isaiah referring to the coming destruction and plunder of Samaria by the Assyrian Empire.

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