Find out how popular the first name Hallah has been for the last 2 years (from 2000 to 2001) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Hallah by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Hallah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2001, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Hallah.

The history of the first name Hallah

The name Hallah has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "hallah," which means "a portion" or "a loaf of bread." The name is closely associated with the Jewish tradition of setting aside a portion of dough as an offering, known as the "challah" bread.

In the Torah, the Jewish religious text, there are references to the ritual of separating a portion of dough as an offering to the priests. This practice is mentioned in Numbers 15:19-21, where it is stated, "When you eat of the bread of the land, you shall set apart a portion for a gift to the Lord." The name Hallah is believed to have been derived from this ritual and the associated bread.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Hallah can be found in ancient Hebrew texts and inscriptions. One notable example is the tombstone of a woman named Hallah, dated to the 3rd century CE, which was discovered in the ancient Jewish cemetery of Beth Shearim in Israel.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Hallah. One of the earliest recorded examples is Hallah bat Avraham, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Catalonia, Spain, in the 12th century. Another prominent figure is Hallah Zion, a 17th-century Jewish mystic and author from Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey).

In the 19th century, Hallah Lucena was a Jewish author and educator from Gibraltar. She wrote several books on Jewish customs and traditions, including "The Book of Jewish Costumes" published in 1857.

Hallah Hacohen, born in 1872 in Jerusalem, was a Jewish educator and author who played a significant role in promoting Hebrew language education in Palestine during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Another notable individual with the name Hallah is Hallah Bat-Tsuri, a Jewish artist and sculptor who lived in Israel in the 20th century. She was known for her depictions of biblical and mythological themes in her artwork.

While the name Hallah has its roots in the Hebrew tradition, it has also been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, reflecting the diversity and richness of human naming practices.

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