Soheil
Soheil is a Muslim boy name meaning “The star Canopus”.
| Meaning | The star Canopus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian form of Arabic Suhayl |
| Arabic spelling | سهیل |
| Pronunciation | so-HAYL |
| Arabic root | س ه ل (s-h-l) — ease, smoothness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Soheil
Soheil is the Persian form of the Arabic Suhayl, the name of the bright star Canopus. Persian pronounces the vowels as o and e, giving Soheil. The star is a frequent image in Persian poetry, where it is associated with good fortune, and the name is widely used in Iran and Afghanistan.
Is Soheil a Muslim name?
Yes. Soheil is the Persian form of Suhayl, an Arabic name used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Soheil used?
Common in Iran and Afghanistan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soheil mean?
Soheil means 'The star Canopus'. It comes from Persian form of Arabic Suhayl.
Is Soheil a Muslim name?
Yes. Soheil is the Persian form of Suhayl, an Arabic name used by Muslim families.
How do you write Soheil in Arabic?
Soheil is written سهیل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soheil?
Soheil is pronounced so-HAYL.