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Soheila

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Meaning

Star

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Iran

Global Spellings

Arabic سهيلة
Urdu سہیلہ
Persian سهیلا
Turkish Süheyla
Bengali সোহেলা
Pashto سهیلا

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Soheila stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Star', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Soheila comes from the same Arabic root s-h-l as Sohail, the star Canopus.

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Etymology

From the Persian سهيلا (Soheila), the feminine form of Soheil, the star Canopus.

Notable Historical Usage

The feminine of Suhayl, the Arabic name of Canopus, second brightest star in the sky and the great southern beacon of Arab navigators.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across Persian-speaking Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.