Sohel
Sohel is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Bengali form origin, meaning “Canopus, a bright star”.
| Meaning | Canopus, a bright star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Written as | سهيل |
| Pronunciation | SHO-hel |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, India |
Meaning and origin of Sohel
Sohel is the Bengali shape of the Arabic Suhayl, the name of the shining star Canopus, from a root connected with ease and smoothness. In Bengali the middle diphthong gets shortened, so Suhayl comes out as Sohel, with a pronunciation that often sounds like 'Show-hel'. Among Muslim families in West Bengal and Bangladesh it is one of the most recognisable boys' names of all.
Is Sohel a Muslim name?
Bangladeshi Muslims widely use Sohel, their spelling of the Arabic Suhail, the bright star Canopus.
How popular is Sohel?
It is very common in Bangladesh and among Bengali Muslims in India and the UK.
Gifts with the name Sohel
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Spellings and variants of Sohel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sohel mean?
Sohel means 'Canopus, a bright star'. It is of Arabic, Bengali form origin.
Is Sohel a Muslim name?
Bangladeshi Muslims widely use Sohel, their spelling of the Arabic Suhail, the bright star Canopus.
How do you pronounce Sohel?
Sohel is pronounced SHO-hel.
Is Sohel a boy or girl name?
Sohel is usually a boy name.