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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.
"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

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In 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, variant of Hall. * As a French surname, from the noun halle (“covered room”). * As a Belgian and Dutch surname, from Halle, Belgium. * As a Jewish surname, from Halle in Saxony, named after the river Saale.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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