Shahla
Shahla is a Muslim girl name meaning “Woman with dark blue-grey eyes”.
| Meaning | Woman with dark blue-grey eyes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian |
| Arabic spelling | شهلا |
| Pronunciation | shah-LAH |
| Arabic root | ش ه ل (sh-h-l) — dark grey-blue colour of the eye |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Shahla
Shahla comes from the Arabic shahlāʾ, a woman whose eyes are a deep grey-blue, a feature praised in classical Arabic and Persian poetry. The name became especially popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, and from there spread to Pakistan and Central Asia, where the Uzbek form is Shahlo. Despite folk explanations, it has no connection with the word 'shah'.
Is Shahla a Muslim name?
Yes. Shahla is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, popularised through Persian, describing beautiful dark blue-grey eyes.
Where is the name Shahla used?
Common in Iran, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, and used in Pakistan and Turkey (Şehla).
Gifts with the name Shahla
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shahla
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Persian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shahla mean?
Shahla means 'Woman with dark blue-grey eyes'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian.
Is Shahla a Muslim name?
Yes. Shahla is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, popularised through Persian, describing beautiful dark blue-grey eyes.
How do you write Shahla in Arabic?
Shahla is written شهلا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Shahla?
Shahla is pronounced shah-LAH.