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Amy Report 15 Nov 2007 14:24

I've just looked it up and found out it is actually Hebrew! It means "sick" or "ill" apparently!

Do you think this could give me any clues as her religion? Was it common for Hebrew names to be given in Norfolk in the mid 1800s?

Amy

Amy Report 15 Nov 2007 14:20

Hi guys,

I've just come across one of my ancestors with an unusual name, and wondered if anyone else had come across it?

It is a female name, Mahlah. It sounds quite interesting - I thought maybe Hebrew? No idea though! She was born in Norfolk though so maybe not!

Thanks!

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