57%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈheɪ.loʊ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the English word halo meaning "luminous disc or ring", derived from Greek ἅλως (halos). Haloes often appear in religious art above the heads of holy people. PopularityDetails Last ranked #962 in 2023 England and Wales Last ranked #567 in 2023 United States Categories angels, bands, celebrity babies, crown, divine, English nouns, English verbs, isograms, light, modern English, religion, trendy, weather, word names