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Halle
HA-lee
Halle (name) means a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale. Example: “The composer Handel was born in Halle.”
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A city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale.
"Roger Federer extended his grasscourt streak to 57 matches with a victory over Marcos Baghdatis and will play Nicolas Kiefer in the semifinals of the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany."
— , Federer Extends Streak (2008)
"The composer Handel was born in Halle."
2
A feminine given name, an alternative spelling of Hallie.
"The name Halle became widely known thanks to actress Halle Berry."
How to use Halle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the German city or a woman's first name, popularised by actress Halle Berry.
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Etymology
As a German surname, this is a variant of Hall. As a French surname, it comes from the noun halle (“covered room”). As a Belgian and Dutch surname, it comes from Halle, Belgium. As a Jewish surname, it comes from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.
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What does “Halle” mean?
The word “Halle” means a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale. In plain terms, either the German city or a woman's first name, popularised by actress Halle Berry.
How do you pronounce “Halle”?
“Halle” is pronounced HA-lee (/ˈhæli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Halle” in a sentence?
Here is “Halle” used in a sentence: “The composer Handel was born in Halle.”
What part of speech is “Halle”?
“Halle” is a name.
Is “Halle” a common word?
“Halle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Halle” have?
“Halle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, on the river Saale.
