Zhila
Zhila is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually explained as dew or pure brightness”.
| Meaning | Usually explained as dew or pure brightness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | ژیلا |
| Pronunciation | zhee-LAH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Zhila
Zhila is a Persian girl's name whose meaning is not firmly settled. It is most often explained as 'dew', and it is felt to belong with the related Persian name Zhaleh, which is also commonly linked to dew drops, giving it a soft, fresh image. Other families explain it more generally as purity or brightness. Because the word is not a common everyday noun in modern Persian, such explanations are traditional rather than fixed, and it is fair to say the name is usually understood as 'dew' with associations of freshness and purity.
Zhila has been in steady use in Iran since the twentieth century, when many parents favoured Persian names with a gentle sound. The opening 'zh' is the sound in the middle of 'measure', represented in Persian by the letter ژ, and in English the name is sometimes written Jila following French-style transliteration, or Zhilla. It is used in Iran, among Persian speakers in Afghanistan and in Iranian communities abroad. It is pronounced zhee-LAH, with stress on the final syllable.
Is Zhila a Muslim name?
Zhila is not Arabic in origin, but it is a Persian name borne by many Muslim women in Iran and the Iranian diaspora. Families wanting an Arabic name with a similar soft meaning sometimes choose Nada (dew) instead.
Where is the name Zhila used?
Mainly used in Iran and among Persian-speaking families abroad.
Gifts with the name Zhila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zhila mean?
Zhila means 'Usually explained as dew or pure brightness'. It comes from Persian.
Is Zhila a Muslim name?
Zhila is not Arabic in origin, but it is a Persian name borne by many Muslim women in Iran and the Iranian diaspora. Families wanting an Arabic name with a similar soft meaning sometimes choose Nada (dew) instead.
How do you write Zhila in Arabic?
Zhila is written ژیلا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zhila?
Zhila is pronounced zhee-LAH.
How do you write Zhila in Persian?
Zhila is written ژیلا in Persian script.
Is Zhila the same as Jila?
Yes. Jila is another English spelling of the same Persian name.
Is Zhila an Arabic name?
No. Zhila is Persian. An Arabic name with a similar meaning is Nada, meaning dew.