German

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Etymology

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From Hafen (pot) +‎ -le (diminutive suffix), from Middle High German haven, from Old High German hafan. Compare Hafner (potter, common noun).

Proper noun

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Häfele m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Häfeles or (with an article) Häfele, feminine genitive Häfele, plural Häfeles or Häfele)

  1. a surname originating as an occupation