Shahla
Shahla is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Persian origin, meaning “Woman with dark grey-blue eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with dark grey-blue eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian |
| Written as | شهلا |
| Pronunciation | shah-LAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Shahla
Shahla goes back to the Arabic shahlāʾ, used of a woman with deep grey-blue eyes, a feature admired in classical Arabic and Persian poetry. The root names that dark grey-blue colour of the eye. The name won special favour in Iran, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan and spread from there to Pakistan and Central Asia, where Uzbeks say Shahlo. Despite folk explanations, it has nothing to do with the word shah.
Is Shahla a Muslim name?
Arabic in origin and popularised through Persian, Shahla is a Muslim girl's name describing lovely dark blue-grey eyes.
How popular is Shahla?
It is common in Iran, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, and is used in Pakistan and in Turkey as Şehla.
Gifts with the name Shahla
- Shahla name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Shahla baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Shahla
Names similar to Shahla
More Muslim girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahla mean?
Shahla means 'Woman with dark grey-blue eyes'. It is of Arabic, via Persian origin.
Is Shahla a Muslim name?
Arabic in origin and popularised through Persian, Shahla is a Muslim girl's name describing lovely dark blue-grey eyes.
How do you pronounce Shahla?
Shahla is pronounced shah-LAH.
Is Shahla a boy or girl name?
Shahla is usually a girl name.