Shahla

Shahla (شَهْلَاء) is a girl's name that is common in both Arabic and Persian. Translated, the name means 'the one with blue-black eyes'.

What does the name Shahla mean?

Shahla (شَهْلَاء) is a feminine first name, meaning 'the one with blue-black eyes' in German. It has its roots in Arabic and derives from the terms ašhal (أَشْهَل) and šahlā (شَهْلَاء), which describe 'dark eyes', 'dark brown (reddish-brown) eyes', or 'deep blue (blue-black) eyes'. Variants of the name include Sehla, Ceyla, Seyla, and Sejla.

Where does the name Shahla come from?

The origin of the name Shahla is Arabic and means 'the one with blue-black eyes'. The name is composed of the Arabic terms ašhal (أَشْهَل) and šahlā (شَهْلَاء), indicating dark eyes, dark brown (reddish-brown) eyes, or deep blue (blue-black) eyes. The languages in which this name is prevalent include Arabic, Persian, and Afghan.

How do you pronounce Shahla?

The pronunciation of Shahla is two syllables and is pronounced as 'Shah-la' [ˈʃaːla]. The 'sh' sound at the beginning of the name is soft, while the long 'a' in the first syllable provides warmth and expansiveness. The open ending on -la gives the name a gentle, harmonious resonance. Thus, Shahla sounds calm and melodious - smoothly flowing yet clearly structured.

Popularity

In Germany, Shahla is a rather rare name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019, reaching 2,718th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 6,571st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shila

Famous people

• Shahla Aghapour (artist from Iran)
• Shahla Lahiji (writer from Iran)
• Shahla Riahi (Iranian actress)
• Shahla Zaland (singer from Afghanistan)