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Soheila
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- Soheila
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Soheila represents the feminine form of Soheil, a Persian variant of the Arabic name Suhail or an alternative transcription of the Arabic name سهيل. This, in turn, refers to the Arabic designation for the star 'Canopus' in the constellation Carina.
What does the name Soheila mean?
Soheila is the female derivation of Soheil, which is a Persian variant of the Arabic name Suhail, also known through the alternative transcription of the Arabic name سهيل. The name derives from the Arabic term for the star 'Canopus'. The origin of the star name and thus also of the name Soheila could lie in the Arabic word sahl (سَهْل), which means 'level, flat'. This first name is primarily common in Persian-speaking regions.
Where does the name Soheila come from?
The origin of Soheila is Arabic, and the name means 'Canopus (star)'.
How do you pronounce Soheila?
Soheila is pronounced approximately as: So-hei-la.
Popularity
Soheila is a rather rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2018, when it reached 2,749th place. In the last ten years, Soheila has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 5,046th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,733rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Soha / Susu
Similar first names
Famous people
- Soheila Zaland (singer from Afghanistan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Soheila
Where does the name Soheila come from?
The name Soheila has Arabic roots and is primarily found in Persian-speaking regions.
What does the name Soheila mean?
Soheila means 'Canopus', the name of a bright star, and derives from the Arabic word sahl, which means 'level, flat'.
How popular is the name Soheila?
Soheila is primarily common in Iran and Afghanistan, but has also gained popularity in other countries.