سهيلة

Sohila

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Sohila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus”.

MeaningFeminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسهيلة
Pronunciationso-HEE-lah
Arabic rootس ه ل (s-h-l) — ease, smoothness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Sohila

Sohila is an Egyptian and Persian-influenced spelling of Suhayla, the feminine of Suhayl (Canopus). In Egyptian speech the name is commonly pronounced Soheila or Sohila. It shares the root of sahl, 'easy, smooth', and so suggests gentleness as well as brightness.

Is Sohila a Muslim name?

Yes. Sohila is a form of Suhayla, an Arabic girl's name used by Muslim families, particularly in Egypt.

Where is the name Sohila used?

Common in Egypt, where Sohila and Soheila are everyday spellings; Soheila is also used in Iran.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sohila mean?

Sohila means 'Feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Sohila a Muslim name?

Yes. Sohila is a form of Suhayla, an Arabic girl's name used by Muslim families, particularly in Egypt.

How do you write Sohila in Arabic?

Sohila is written سهيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Sohila?

Sohila is pronounced so-HEE-lah.

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