سهيلة

Suhaila

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Suhaila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Feminine of Suhail; gentle, bright star”.

MeaningFeminine of Suhail; gentle, bright star
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingسهيلة
Pronunciationsoo-HAY-lah
Arabic rootس ه ل (s-h-l) — ease, smoothness
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Suhaila

Suhaila is the feminine of Suhail, the Arabic name for the star Canopus. Through its root s-h-l it also carries the sense of ease and smoothness. The spelling Suhaila is especially common in Malaysia, Pakistan and India, while Soheila is preferred in Iran and Egypt.

Is Suhaila a Muslim name?

Yes. Suhaila is an Arabic Muslim girl's name, the feminine of Suhail.

Where is the name Suhaila used?

Used widely in South and Southeast Asia and in Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Suhaila

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Suhaila mean?

Suhaila means 'Feminine of Suhail; gentle, bright star'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Suhaila a Muslim name?

Yes. Suhaila is an Arabic Muslim girl's name, the feminine of Suhail.

How do you write Suhaila in Arabic?

Suhaila is written سهيلة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Suhaila?

Suhaila is pronounced soo-HAY-lah.

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