Shakeelah
Shakeelah 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 |
Meaning and origin of Shakeelah
Shakeelah is Shakeela with an added final h, which stands for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa. It is the feminine of shakīl, meaning handsome or finely formed, from the root for form and shape. This spelling is used mostly by English-speaking families, while Pakistani and Indian families usually prefer Shakeela or Shakila. In everyday speech all these spellings sound exactly alike.
Is Shakeelah a Muslim name?
Shakeelah is a spelling of Shakeela, a Muslim girl's name from an Arabic word for beauty of form.
How popular is Shakeelah?
This English-style spelling appears mostly among South Asian and other Muslim families living abroad.
Gifts with the name Shakeelah
- Shakeelah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Shakeelah 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 Shakeelah
Names similar to Shakeelah
More Muslim girl names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakeelah mean?
Shakeelah means 'Beautiful, well-formed'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Shakeelah a Muslim name?
Shakeelah is a spelling of Shakeela, a Muslim girl's name from an Arabic word for beauty of form.
How do you pronounce Shakeelah?
Shakeelah is pronounced sha-KEE-lah.
Is Shakeelah a boy or girl name?
Shakeelah is usually a girl name.