Hala

The first name Hala is a feminine name that means "the moon court" or "beautiful like the light court around the moon". This name is derived from the Arabic term hāla (هالة), which stands for "Halo, moon court, light court (around the moon)". Hala is a name that is especially common in a Muslim context.

What does the name Hala mean?

Hala, a feminine first name, carries the meanings "the moon court" or "beautiful like the light court around the moon". The name has its roots in the Arabic word hāla (هالة), which means "Halo, moon court, light court (around the moon)". A sister-in-law of the Prophet Mohammed, the sister of Khadija, Mohammed's first wife, bore this name. In the Arab and Muslim world, Hala is very common. A Persian variant of this name is Haleh.

Where does the name Hala come from?

Hala is a feminine first name with Arabic origins, meaning "the moon court" or "beautiful like the light court around the moon". The Arabic word hāla (هالة) consists of the terms for Halo, moon court, and light court around the moon. The name can be found in both Arab and Muslim cultures.

How do you pronounce Hala?

The pronunciation of Hala is soft and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ha-la" [ˈhaːla]. It begins with a gentle H sound, and the long A in the first syllable conveys a sense of expansiveness. The open ending sound "a" provides a pleasant conclusion. This gives Hala a feminine, calm, and harmonious, modern and present feel.

Popularity

In Germany, the first name Hala enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 685th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2018 at 452nd place. In the last ten years, Hala has been given about 680 times, placing it 671st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Hala is ranked 763rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Hale / Hali / Hallul

Famous people

• Hala Gorani (CNN anchor)
• Hala Sedki George Younan (Egyptian actress)
• Hala Shiha (actress from Egypt)
• Halah Alhamrani (Saudi boxer)