Khawlah
Khawlah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Doe, female gazelle”.
| Meaning | Doe, female gazelle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | خولة |
| Pronunciation | KHAW-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Khawlah
Adding a final h for the Arabic feminine ending gives Khawlah, a form of Khawla. It is usually explained as gazelle or doe. The name is associated with Khawla bint Thaʿlaba, who brought her complaint before the Prophet ﷺ and received an answer through revelation. It also recalls the courageous Khawla bint al-Azwar, remembered in later tales of the conquests. Arab families and English-speaking Muslims both use it.
Is Khawlah a Muslim name?
Women among the Sahaba carried this name. It remains a respected choice for Muslim girls.
How popular is Khawlah?
Arab families and English-speaking Muslims who like the -ah ending use this form.
Gifts with the name Khawlah
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Spellings and variants of Khawlah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khawlah mean?
Khawlah means 'Doe, female gazelle'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Khawlah a Muslim name?
Women among the Sahaba carried this name. It remains a respected choice for Muslim girls.
How do you pronounce Khawlah?
Khawlah is pronounced KHAW-lah.
Is Khawlah a boy or girl name?
Khawlah is usually a girl name.