Sohail
Sohail is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Canopus, a bright star”.
| Meaning | Canopus, a bright star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سہیل |
| Pronunciation | so-HAYL |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Sohail
Sohail is the Persian and Urdu spelling of the Arabic Suhayl, which names Canopus; after Sirius, no star in the night sky shines brighter. For people in Arabia, its appearance on the horizon meant the scorching summer was coming to an end. Grammatically the word is a diminutive built on the same root as sahl, easy, so besides brightness it carries a gentle hint of ease.
Is Sohail a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims know Sohail as their form of the Arabic Suhayl, and in Pakistan and India it is one of the best-loved names for boys.
How popular is Sohail?
It is very common in Pakistan and India; Iranians say Soheil and Bengalis use Sohel.
Gifts with the name Sohail
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Spellings and variants of Sohail
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sohail mean?
Sohail means 'Canopus, a bright star'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sohail a Muslim name?
South Asian Muslims know Sohail as their form of the Arabic Suhayl, and in Pakistan and India it is one of the best-loved names for boys.
How do you pronounce Sohail?
Sohail is pronounced so-HAYL.
Is Sohail a boy or girl name?
Sohail is usually a boy name.