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Why is hello called hello?

Updated: 4/27/2024
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βˆ™ 13y ago

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It developed as a variant of a hail or greeting "Hallo". One source suggests its use as a greeting derives from "hale be thou" while others point to the French holà (whoa).

It has the obvious cognates hallo, hola and ola.

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The word "hello" originated from the phrase "holla" or "hallo," which were used as a shout to attract attention. It gained popularity as a greeting through Alexander Graham Bell's suggestion to answer the telephone with "hello." Over time, it became a common way to greet someone.

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