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Havah, Lahi, Vila, Lali

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a Hebrew name meaning "circle," from the root "khul" which can mean "twist," "dance," or "writhe."

mentioned in the old testament as a gold-bearing region, and also the name of a couple of men who are really only mentioned as being in someone's family.

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It is the name of one of Tevye, the main character's, daughters in the very successful musical "Fiddler on the Roof" performed on Broadway, then later turned into a movie in 1971. She is his middle daughter, in the movie he sings a song about her (below). Her REAL name was Chava, but he called her Chavala, and Havilah is what most people seem to pronounce/write it as. Frankly, I like Havilah better because it's not so harsh and it's very beautiful & more feminine sounding, In my personal opinion :)

"Little Bird, Little Chavala
I dont understand whats happening today
Everything is all a blur
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Chavala, Chavala

Little Bird, Little Chavala
You were always such a pretty little thing
Everybody's favorite child
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Chavala, Chavala"