What is the origin of the name Hallelujah?

Hallelujah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Hallelujah?

Hallelujah is currently ranked #7346 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Hallelujah?

Hallelujah is pronounced hal-uh-LOO-yuh.

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GirlHebrew

Hallelujah

hal-uh-LOO-yuh

Popularity

#7346

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

175

Peak Year

#21 in 2021

First Recorded

2001

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Hallelujah is a Hebrew word meaning "Praise God." It's often used as a cry of joy or praise.

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Halle Lulu

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Halle Lulu

Similar Names

Alleluia Hosanna Seraphina Evangeline

Personality Traits

spiritualjoyfulartisticoptimistic

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