Khawla
Fact sheet
- Name
- Khawla
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Khawla is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Khawlah. Metaphorically, this name means 'the female deer'.
What does the name Khawla mean?
Khawla is considered a feminine first name and is a variant of the Arabic name Khawlah. The name metaphorically represents 'the female deer'. Its etymology traces back to the Arabic term khawlah (خولة), which means 'female deer', 'doe', and 'gazelle'.
Where does the name Khawla come from?
Khawla is a feminine first name with Arabic roots and means 'the female deer'. The composition of the Arabic word khawlah (خولة) stands for doe, female deer, and gazelle. The language is Arabic.
How do you pronounce Khawla?
The sound and pronunciation of Khawla are two-syllable and concise. The name is pronounced as 'Khaw-la' [ˈxawla] or [ˈkawla] and begins with a rough or breathy onset, giving it a unique tonal quality. The open 'a' adds warmth, while the ending '-la' provides a gentle, harmonious closure. Khawla radiates tradition and is independent as well as present – powerful at the beginning and soft at the end.
Popularity
In Germany, Khawla is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at rank 2,157. Over the last ten years, the name Khawla has been chosen about 60 times as a first name, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,322nd.
Famous people
- Khawla Dunia (writer from Syria)
Frequently asked questions about the name Khawla
Where does the name Khawla come from?
Khawla has Arabic roots and is a variant of the name Khawlah.
What does the name Khawla mean?
The name Khawla metaphorically means 'the female deer' and refers to terms like doe and gazelle.
How popular is the name Khawla?
Khawla is popular in various Arabic-speaking countries and among people with Arabic backgrounds, but it is also gaining international recognition.