كسيلة

Koceila

boyBerber (Amazigh), Algerian spelling

Koceila is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the Berber chief Kusayla”.

MeaningName of the Berber chief Kusayla
GenderBoy
OriginBerber (Amazigh), Algerian spelling
Arabic spellingكسيلة
Pronunciationko-SAY-lah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Koceila

Koceila is the Algerian French spelling of Kusayla, the seventh-century Berber leader of the Awraba who defeated the Arab general ʿUqba ibn Nāfiʿ in 683. His Berber name is often reconstructed as Aksel, leopard. Koceila is a popular revival name in Kabylie, honouring a figure of Amazigh resistance.

Is Koceila a Muslim name?

Koceila is a Berber historical name used today by Muslim families in Algeria as a heritage name.

Where is the name Koceila used?

Common in Algeria, especially Kabylie.

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Spellings and variants of Koceila

KusailaKossaylaAksel

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Koceila mean?

Koceila means 'Name of the Berber chief Kusayla'. It comes from Berber (Amazigh), Algerian spelling.

Is Koceila a Muslim name?

Koceila is a Berber historical name used today by Muslim families in Algeria as a heritage name.

How do you write Koceila in Arabic?

Koceila is written كسيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Koceila?

Koceila is pronounced ko-SAY-lah.

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