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Mael

Mael is a name with French origins and the meaning of Mael is 'chief' or 'prince'. It is a name that is most commonly found in France but it also has a number of different roots. It is also an old Celtic name, used mainly from the regions of Ireland, Wales and Brittany. It became popular after there was a fifth-century Breton priest with the name Maela, however, this was later modernised to Maëlle or Mael.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

chief or prince

Origin

French or Breton

Numerology

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

L is for life, that you live so well.

Lucky

Mael lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Mael

  • Saint Maël 5th century Breton hermit
  • Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid (Malachy I) high king of Ireland
  • Mael Sechnaill mac Domnaill (Malachy II) high king of Ireland
  • Máel Coluim Earl of Atholl, Mormaer of Atholl between 1153/9 and the 1190s
  • Máel Coluim King of Strathclyde
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Mael in Pop Culture

  • Mael vampire in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles
  • Mael a sea god in Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series
  • Maël character in the French movie LOL (Laughing Out Loud)
  • Also a Welsh name pronounced MYLE and meaning "prince"
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