Soheila
Soheila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Like the star Canopus”.
| Meaning | Like the star Canopus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian, from Arabic Suhayl |
| Arabic spelling | سهیلا |
| Pronunciation | so-HAY-lah |
| Arabic root | س ه ل (s-h-l) — ease, smoothness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Soheila
Soheila is the Persian feminine form of Suhayl, the bright star Canopus. Persian adds -a to make it a girls' name, much as Arabic forms Suhayla. It became popular in Iran in the 20th century and is also used in Afghanistan. Sohaila and Suhaila are related spellings found in the Arab world and South Asia.
Is Soheila a Muslim name?
Yes. Soheila is a Persian form of an Arabic name meaning 'like the star Canopus', used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Soheila used?
Used in Iran and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Soheila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soheila mean?
Soheila means 'Like the star Canopus'. It comes from Persian, from Arabic Suhayl.
Is Soheila a Muslim name?
Yes. Soheila is a Persian form of an Arabic name meaning 'like the star Canopus', used by Muslim families.
How do you write Soheila in Arabic?
Soheila is written سهیلا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soheila?
Soheila is pronounced so-HAY-lah.