Girl name
Havle name meaning
“a female gazelle; a young doe”
Havle means a female gazelle or a young doe. It is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Khawla and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Its imagery comes directly from the animal world, particularly the sight of a gazelle standing in open country.
What does Havle mean?
A female gazelle; a young doe
In Turkish: dişi ceylan; genç dişi geyik
Havle reflects the use of animal imagery associated with grace in personal names. It is known through female Companions such as Khawla bint Tha'laba. Although she is associated with the account behind the opening of Surah al-Mujadila, her name does not appear explicitly in the Quranic text itself.
Origin of the name Havle
The Turkish form of Arabic Khawla, traditionally explained as a female gazelle or young doe.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names of the female Companions |
| Is Havle in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Havle
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /havle/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خوله |
| Arabic | خولة |
Is Havle a girl’s name?
Yes, Havle is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Havle does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Havle
What is the meaning of Havle?
Havle means “a female gazelle; a young doe”. The Turkish form of Arabic Khawla, traditionally explained as a female gazelle or young doe.
Is Havle a girl’s name?
Yes, Havle is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Havle in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Havle nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Havle?
Havle is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Havle have?
Havle has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Havle?
Havle does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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