Suhail
Suhail is a Muslim boy name meaning “Canopus, a bright star”.
| Meaning | Canopus, a bright star |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | سهيل |
| Pronunciation | soo-HAYL |
| Arabic root | س ه ل (s-h-l) — ease, smoothness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Suhail
Suhail (Suhayl) is the Arabic name of Canopus, the brilliant southern star whose rising marked the end of the hot season in Arabia. Grammatically it is a diminutive from the root of sahl, 'easy'. Suhayl ibn ʿAmr negotiated the Treaty of Hudaybiyya for Quraysh and later became a Muslim.
Is Suhail a Muslim name?
Yes. Suhail is a classic Arabic Muslim name meaning the star Canopus; it was borne by the Companion Suhayl ibn Amr.
Where is the name Suhail used?
Common in the Gulf and Levant, and very widespread in South Asia as Sohail.
Gifts with the name Suhail
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suhail mean?
Suhail means 'Canopus, a bright star'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Suhail a Muslim name?
Yes. Suhail is a classic Arabic Muslim name meaning the star Canopus; it was borne by the Companion Suhayl ibn Amr.
How do you write Suhail in Arabic?
Suhail is written سهيل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Suhail?
Suhail is pronounced soo-HAYL.