سهیل

Soheil

boyPersian form of Arabic Suhayl

Soheil is a Muslim boy name meaning “The star Canopus”.

MeaningThe star Canopus
GenderBoy
OriginPersian form of Arabic Suhayl
Arabic spellingسهیل
Pronunciationso-HAYL
Arabic rootس 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.

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