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Sohail

/soo-HAYL/

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Meaning

Gentle, easy; Star name (Canopus)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

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Arabic ØŗŲ‡ŲŠŲ„
Urdu ØŗÛÛŒŲ„
Persian ØŗŲ‡ÛŒŲ„
Bengali āϏ⧋āĻšā§‡āϞ
Pashto ØŗŲ‡ÛŒŲ„
The name Sohail is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gentle, easy; Star name (Canopus)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Sohail, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Sohail comes from the Arabic root s-h-l, the classical Arabic name for Canopus, the second-brightest star, culturally significant in Arabian navigation.

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Etymology

From the Arabic name for the star Canopus (Suhayl), the second-brightest star in the night sky.

Islamic Significance

The name is associated with Suhail ibn Amr, a Quraysh leader who negotiated on behalf of Mecca at the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah before later accepting Islam; documentation of his role is less extensive than for several other companions.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Suhail and Sohail.