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Origin
Amharic
Language
Afro-Asiatic (Semitic)
Pronunciation
HY-leh
Gender
male
Cultural Significance
A strong and regal name associated with power and authority. It is part of the name Haile Selassie, meaning 'Power of the Trinity.'
Variants & Spellings
Hailu
Notable People
- Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopian distance runner
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