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Hala

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Meaning

Halo around the moon

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic هلا
Urdu ہالا۔
Persian هالا
Bengali হালা
Pashto هاله

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Hala is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Halo around the moon', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Hala, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Hala is the Arabic word for the halo that surrounds the moon. Hala bint Khuwaylid was the sister of Khadijah, the Prophet ﷺ's first wife.

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Etymology

From the Arabic هالة (halah), 'halo (around the moon)' - also the name of Hala bint Khuwaylid, sister of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet Muhammad's first wife.

Islamic Significance

The Quran gives the stars a use rather than a portent: it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea (6:97).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.