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Halla (name)
Halla is a feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name First name *Halla Margrét Árnadóttir (born 1964), Icelandic singer *Halla Bouksani (born 2000), Algerian badminton player *Halla Diyab, Libyan-born British screenwriter *Halla Gunnarsdóttir (born 1981), Icelandic politician and journalist *Halla Pai Huhm (1922–1994), Korean American dancer *Halla Mohieddeen (born 1979), Lebanese British journalist and television presenter *Halla Tómasdóttir (born 1968), Icelandic business person and public speaker *Halla Vilhjálmsdóttir (born 1982), Icelandic actress, and singer Middle name *Arndís Halla Ásgeirsdóttir (born 1969), Icelandic opera singer *Freydís Halla Einarsdóttir (born 1994), Icelandic ski racer Surname *John Halla (1884–1947), American baseball player *Joseph Halla (1814–1887), Czech Austrian physician *Martin Halla (born 1988), Norwegian singer *Paul Halla (1931–2005), Austrian football player {{DEFAULTSO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halla Margrét Árnadóttir
Halla Margrét Árnadóttir or Halla Margrét (born 23 April 1964 in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic singer who represented her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, in Brussels. In that competition, she sang the entry "" (in english language, English: (''Slowly and Quietly'') with music and lyrics by Valgeir Guðjónsson; the conductor was Hjálmar Ragnarsson. The song ended in 16th place (22 countries) and received 28 points. Since 1997, Halla Margrét has been an opera and concert singer. A soprano, she stars on two DVDs, as Anna in Giacomo Puccini, Puccini's Le Villi, and as Tigrana in Giacomo Puccini, Puccini's Edgar (opera), Edgar. External links * Information and images of Halla Margrét ÁrnadóttirHalla Margrét singing in Eurovision Song Contest 1964 births Living people Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1987 Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Iceland, Halla Margret Arnadottir 20th-century Icelandic women singers, Halla Margret Arnadottir Musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freydís Halla Einarsdóttir , she was the flag bearer for her country in the Freydis Halla Einarsdóttir (born 3 October 1994) is an Icelandic alpine ski racer. She was a student at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire. She is currently studying medicine in Iceland and published an article in the Icelandic Journal of medicine in may 2023 about the effect of obesity on the outcome of surgical aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis. She competed at the 2015 World Championships in Beaver Creek, USA, in the slalom. She competed for Iceland in alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. During the opening ceremony An opening ceremony, grand opening, or ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the official opening of a newly-constructed location or the start of an event. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feminine Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A '' Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and relig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabic Feminine Given Names
Arabic (, ' ; , ' or ) is a Semitic language spoken primarily across the Arab world.Semitic languages: an international handbook / edited by Stefan Weninger; in collaboration with Geoffrey Khan, Michael P. Streck, Janet C. E.Watson; Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin/Boston, 2011. Having emerged in the 1st century, it is named after the Arab people; the term "Arab" was initially used to describe those living in the Arabian Peninsula, as perceived by geographers from ancient Greece. Since the 7th century, Arabic has been characterized by diglossia, with an opposition between a standard prestige language—i.e., Literary Arabic: Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Classical Arabic—and diverse vernacular varieties, which serve as mother tongues. Colloquial dialects vary significantly from MSA, impeding mutual intelligibility. MSA is only acquired through formal education and is not spoken natively. It is the language of literature, official documents, and formal written medi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Halla
Paul Halla (10 April 1931 – 6 December 2005) was an Austrian footballer. Club career He played for SK Sturm Graz, Grazer AK and SK Rapid Wien (1953–1965). He skippered Rapid in his final season there. International career He earned 34 caps and scored 2 goals for the Austria national football team from 1954 to 1965, and participated in the 1954 FIFA World Cup The 1954 FIFA World Cup was the fifth edition of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football tournament for senior men's national teams of the nations affiliated to FIFA. It was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzer ... and the 1958 FIFA World Cup. Death He died in a Vienna hospital in December 2005 after stomach surgery. Honours * Austrian Football Bundesliga (5): ** 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1964 * Austrian Cup (1): ** 1961 References External linksRapid Wien players- Rapid Archiv * * 1931 births 2005 deaths Austrian men's footballers Austria men's international footballers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Halla
Martin Halla (born 4 June 1988 in Aurskog, Norway) is a Norwegian singer who, on 25 May 2012, won the inaugural series of ''The Voice – Norges beste stemme'', the Norwegian version of ''The Voice'' in 2012 and was broadcast on TV2. He was part of "Team Magne" as he was mentored by Magne Furuholmen. Career ;''The Voice – Norges beste stemme'' In his audition, broadcast on 27 January 2012, Halla residing in Bergen, Norway sang "Somewhere Only We Know" from Keane with two judges Sondre Lerche and Magne Furuholmenhitting the "I Want U" button. He chose to be on Magne's team. On 6 April 2012, in the Battle round, his mentor paired him against contestant Ruben Gundersen also from "Team Magne" and chose to keep Halla after they both sang " Keep On Walking" from Salem Al Fakir. In the sing-off round, where each coach would nominates 4 acts from the group to advance to the live shows with the 3 remaining acts per group being subjected to the sing-off for the sole remaining spot, Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Halla
Joseph (Josef) Halla (2 June 1814 – 12 January 1887) was an Austrian physician of Czech parentage born in Prague. In 1847 he received his medical doctorate from the University of Prague, and shortly afterwards obtained his habilitation. From 1850 to 1854 he was an associate professor and director of the Prague medical clinic. Afterwards he served as a "full professor" and chief physician at the ''Allgemaine Krankenhaus''. In 1867 he was rector of the university. At Prague he was an editor of the journal ''Vierteljahrschrift Für Die Praktische Heilkunde''. In 1865 he became an honorary member of the ''Société médicale allemande de Paris''. BIU Santé, Paris Written works * ''Einiges über Classification'' (1846). * ''Über Aethereinathmungen'' (1847) – On inhalation of |
John Halla
John Arthur Halla (May 13, 1884 – September 30, 1947) was a professional baseball pitcher from 1902 to 1917. He played one season in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Naps. Halla was 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighed 175 pounds."John Halla Statistics and History" baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 19, 2011. Career Halla was born in , in 1884. He started his professional baseball career in 1902 with the Jefferson City Convicts of the |
Halla Bouksani
Halla Bouksani ( ar, حلا البوكساني; born 30 July 2000) is an Algerian badminton player who made her International debut in 2013 and is a National team member since 2009. Achievements African Championships ''Women's doubles'' African Youth Games ''Girls' singles'' ''Girls' doubles'' African Junior Championships ''Girls' singles'' BWF International ''Women's singles'' ''Women's doubles'' : BWF International Challenge tournament : BWF International Series tournament : BWF Future Series The BWF Future Series is a grade 3 and level 3 tournaments part of Continental Circuit of BWF tournaments along with International Challenge (level 1) and International Series (level 2), sanctioned by Badminton World Federation (BWF) since 2007. ... tournament BWF Junior International ''Girls' singles'' ''Girls' doubles'' : BWF Junior International Grand Prix tournament : BWF Junior International Challenge tournament : BWF Junior International Series tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halla Vilhjálmsdóttir
Halla Vilhjálmsdóttir (born 30 January 1982) is an Icelandic television, film actress, and singer. Biography Halla graduated in 2004 from the Guildford School of Acting in Guildford, Surrey, she worked in this time for ITV and the BBC. Movie career In 2002, Halla earned a role in the Icelandic drama film ''Gemsar'', and starred in her first lead role in the 2006 comedy film ''Áramótaskaup''. One year later, she portrayed Beta in Icelandic fantasy comedy film '' Astrópía''. In 2009 she earned her first international role, playing a prisoner in the British mystery thriller film '' Ghost Machine'' under the pseudonym Hatla Williams. Television career Halla hosted the 2006 Icelandic version of ''The X Factor''. In 2008, she played one of the lead roles in the Icelandic Crime television series ''Mannaveiðar''. She has played various roles in TV comedies and sitcoms. Stage career She played the lead role in the Threepenny Opera at the Icelandic National Theatre, and the lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halla Tómasdóttir
Halla Tómasdóttir (born 11 October 1968) is an Icelandic business person and public speaker. She is a former member of the founding team of Reykjavík University in 1998. Halla also co-founded Auður Capital, an investment firm. Halla announced her candidature for the presidency of Iceland on 17 March 2016. She got 27.9% of the vote, the second highest share after that of the winner, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, who got 39.1%. In August 2018, Halla became CEO of The B Team The B Team is a global nonprofit initiative co-founded by Sir Richard Branson and Jochen Zeitz. It advocates for business practices that are more centered on humanity and the climate. History In 2013, a group of leaders came together following ..., a collective of global business and civil society leaders working to catalyze better business practices for the wellbeing of people and the planet. References External links * * Living people 1968 births Halla Tomasdottir Halla Tomasdottir Women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
