Suhayl
Suhayl is a Muslim boy name meaning “The star Canopus; gentle”.
| Meaning | The star Canopus; gentle |
|---|---|
| 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 Suhayl
Suhayl is the Arabic name of Canopus, the bright southern star whose rising marked the end of the fierce summer heat in Arabia. It is also a diminutive of sahl, 'easy, gentle'. Suhayl ibn ʿAmr was the Quraysh envoy who negotiated the Treaty of Ḥudaybiya and later became a Muslim. Suhail and Sohail are common spellings.
Is Suhayl a Muslim name?
Yes. Suhayl is an Arabic Muslim name meaning the star Canopus, borne by the Companion Suhayl ibn Amr.
Where is the name Suhayl used?
Used across the Arab world and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Suhayl
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Spellings and variants of Suhayl
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suhayl mean?
Suhayl means 'The star Canopus; gentle'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Suhayl a Muslim name?
Yes. Suhayl is an Arabic Muslim name meaning the star Canopus, borne by the Companion Suhayl ibn Amr.
How do you write Suhayl in Arabic?
Suhayl is written سهيل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Suhayl?
Suhayl is pronounced soo-HAYL.