The name is a compound word and could derive from three possible meanings: The first being that ' comes from the combination of the noun ' referring to the mouth of an animal and ', which means "bag." Thus, literally would mean "feedbag"—as in a bag used for feeding livestock—and probably derives this name from its appearance. The second meaning could be that from an archaic word — either ' or '—for a "slap in the face." If this were its origins, the name could be a comparison between a swollen cheek after being slapped with the shape and appearance of the dish. The third explanation might be just a reference to Maulbronn Abbey and be short for '.