Sohila
Sohila is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus”.
| Meaning | Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | سهيلة |
| Pronunciation | so-HEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Iran, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Sohila
Sohila is a spelling of Suhayla, the feminine of Suhayl, which is how Arabic names the star Canopus. Egyptian and Persian ways of speaking shape the vowels, so the name is very often heard as Soheila or Sohila. Its root also gives sahl, easy or smooth, which means the name suggests a gentle nature as well as a shining one. Egyptian parents in particular love it.
Is Sohila a Muslim name?
Egyptian Muslim families especially favour Sohila, their form of the Arabic girl's name Suhayla.
How popular is Sohila?
It is common in Egypt, where Sohila and Soheila are everyday spellings, and Soheila is also used in Iran.
Gifts with the name Sohila
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Spellings and variants of Sohila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sohila mean?
Sohila means 'Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Sohila a Muslim name?
Egyptian Muslim families especially favour Sohila, their form of the Arabic girl's name Suhayla.
How do you pronounce Sohila?
Sohila is pronounced so-HEE-lah.
Is Sohila a boy or girl name?
Sohila is usually a girl name.