Gender: Feminine
Origin: Estonian
Meaning: “verdant.”
(HAHL-yah)

The name is derived from the Estonian adjective, haljas, meaning “verdant.” Other forms are Haldi and Haldja.

The designated name-day is April 27.

Sources

1. http://aare.pri.ee/dictionary.html?meth=part&lang=ee&query=halja&switch=en
2. http://www.behindthename.com/namedays/lists/est.php