Shakeela
Shakeela is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beautiful, well-formed”.
| Meaning | Beautiful, well-formed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | شکیلہ |
| Pronunciation | sha-KEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Shakeela
Shakeela, the female form of Shakeel, goes back to the Arabic shakīl, of fine form and good-looking, a word from the root for form and shape. Girls in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh often carry the name, as do many in their communities overseas. Arab families rarely use it, so it is really a South Asian Muslim name that grew from an Arabic word.
Is Shakeela a Muslim name?
Shakeela, from an Arabic word meaning beautiful and finely formed, is a Muslim girl's name used mainly in South Asia.
How popular is Shakeela?
It is used mostly in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Shakeela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakeela mean?
Shakeela means 'Beautiful, well-formed'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shakeela a Muslim name?
Shakeela, from an Arabic word meaning beautiful and finely formed, is a Muslim girl's name used mainly in South Asia.
How do you pronounce Shakeela?
Shakeela is pronounced sha-KEE-lah.
Is Shakeela a boy or girl name?
Shakeela is usually a girl name.