Naila
Naila is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who attains, an achiever”.
| Meaning | One who attains, an achiever |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نائلة |
| Pronunciation | NAH-ee-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Naila
Naila, the Arabic Nāʾila, describes a woman who reaches what she aims for. Its root n-y-l means to obtain or to attain. The name belongs to early Islamic history: Nāʾila bint al-Furāfiṣa was married to the third caliph, ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, and was injured while shielding him on the day of his murder. Nowadays the name is used everywhere from Morocco to Pakistan, with Nayla and Nailah as common spellings.
Is Naila a Muslim name?
Naila is an Arabic name meaning achiever, and it is honoured in Muslim memory through Nāʾila bint al-Furāfiṣa, who stood loyally by the caliph ʿUthmān.
How popular is Naila?
Naila is used throughout the Muslim world, including Arab countries, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naila mean?
Naila means 'One who attains, an achiever'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Naila a Muslim name?
Naila is an Arabic name meaning achiever, and it is honoured in Muslim memory through Nāʾila bint al-Furāfiṣa, who stood loyally by the caliph ʿUthmān.
How do you pronounce Naila?
Naila is pronounced NAH-ee-lah.
Is Naila a boy or girl name?
Naila is usually a girl name.