خولة

Khaoula

girlArabic

Khaoula is a Muslim girl name meaning “Doe, female gazelle”.

MeaningDoe, female gazelle
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingخولة
PronunciationKHOW-lah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Khaoula

Khaoula is the French spelling of Khawla, an old Arabic name often explained as a doe or gazelle. It honours Khawla bint al-Azwar, celebrated for her courage in the early conquests, and Khawla bint Thaʿlaba, whose complaint led to the opening verses of Sūrat al-Mujādila.

Is Khaoula a Muslim name?

Yes. Khaoula (Khawla) is a Muslim name borne by women Companions such as Khawla bint Thalaba.

Where is the name Khaoula used?

Popular in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

Gifts with the name Khaoula

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Spellings and variants of Khaoula

KhawlaKhaulaKawlaHavle

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khaoula mean?

Khaoula means 'Doe, female gazelle'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Khaoula a Muslim name?

Yes. Khaoula (Khawla) is a Muslim name borne by women Companions such as Khawla bint Thalaba.

How do you write Khaoula in Arabic?

Khaoula is written خولة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Khaoula?

Khaoula is pronounced KHOW-lah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.