عقيلة

Aqeela

girlArabic

Aqeela is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wise, intelligent; noblewoman”.

MeaningWise, intelligent; noblewoman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعقيلة
Pronunciationah-QEE-lah
Arabic rootع ق ل (ʿ-q-l) — to reason, to understand
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Aqeela

ʿAqīla is the feminine of ʿAqīl and means 'wise' or 'sensible'; in classical Arabic ʿaqīla also means the noblest or most precious woman of a household. Zaynab bint ʿAlī, the Prophet's ﷺ granddaughter, is honoured with the title ʿAqīlat Banī Hāshim, the noblewoman of the Banū Hāshim.

Is Aqeela a Muslim name?

Yes. Aqeela is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'wise' or 'noble woman', a title associated with Sayyida Zaynab.

Where is the name Aqeela used?

Used in Pakistan, India, Iraq and among Shia communities.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aqeela mean?

Aqeela means 'Wise, intelligent; noblewoman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Aqeela a Muslim name?

Yes. Aqeela is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'wise' or 'noble woman', a title associated with Sayyida Zaynab.

How do you write Aqeela in Arabic?

Aqeela is written عقيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Aqeela?

Aqeela is pronounced ah-QEE-lah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.