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Nicknames for Havilah

Havah, Lahi, Vila, Lali, Hava, Havi, Havy

Meanings and history of the name Havilah

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.

On one cite I found that my name (Havilah) means "That suffers pain, that brings forth". They say the origin of the name is biblical. I guess that shows you that names can have a lot of meanings! I didn't even know my name meant that.

My name is Havilah, it is a Hebrew name. It has several different meanings, but the most common are "a bundle of," "the one that experiences great pain and brings forth," And "a stretch of sand/gold."

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Havilah in song, story & screen

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"