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Meaning

From the name of Hilla, a city in Iraq

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الحلة
Urdu ہللا
Persian حله
Bengali হিল্লা
Pashto هیله

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Hilla stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Hilla, a city in Iraq', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Hilla is a historic city in central Iraq located near the ruins of ancient Babylon.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Al-Hillah, a historic city in central Iraq.

Notable Historical Usage

Hillah on the Euphrates, near the ruins of Babylon, was founded in 1101 CE and became a centre of Shia scholarship in the medieval period.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.