Sahla
Sahla is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Easy, smooth, gentle”.
| Meaning | Easy, smooth, gentle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سهلة |
| Pronunciation | SAH-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Sahla
Sahla is the feminine of sahl, a word for something easy, smooth and gentle, like flat, open ground. Its root is about ease. Sahla bint Suhayl, from the tribe of Quraysh, was one of the early believers and went to Abyssinia with her husband Abu Hudhayfa. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ liked names that suggested ease, and several Companions were called by the masculine form, Sahl.
Is Sahla a Muslim name?
Sahla is a Muslim name of gentleness and ease, honoured by the Companion Sahla bint Suhayl.
How popular is Sahla?
It is known across the Arab world and among South Asian and Western Muslims, though it is far from the most common choice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahla mean?
Sahla means 'Easy, smooth, gentle'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sahla a Muslim name?
Sahla is a Muslim name of gentleness and ease, honoured by the Companion Sahla bint Suhayl.
How do you pronounce Sahla?
Sahla is pronounced SAH-lah.
Is Sahla a boy or girl name?
Sahla is usually a girl name.