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Haile

ኀይሌኀይለ

From the Ge'ez root ኀይል (hayl), "power" or "strength."

Meaning and origin

Haile draws on the Ge'ez word for power or strength and behaves in Amharic naming almost like a title welded onto a person's name, most often as the opening word of a longer compound.

How to pronounce Haile

Amharic (Ethiopia)HY-leh /ˈhajle/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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