Suhail

Suhail is one of the many possible spellings of the Arabic name سهيل. This name refers to the star 'Canopus'.

What does the name Suhail mean?

Suhail is one of the various transcriptions of the Arabic name سهيل and refers to the star 'Canopus'. The root of the name may lie in the Arabic word sahl (سَهْل), which means 'flat, smooth'. Canopus is the brightest star in the constellation Carina, also known as the keel of the ship. The first name Suhail enjoys great popularity in both Arabic and Persian regions. Variants of Suhail include Sohail, Soheil, Souhail, Suhayl, and Suheil. The feminine form of the name is Suhaila.

Where does the name Suhail come from?

The first name Suhail has Arabic roots and means 'Canopus (star)'. The etymology derives from the Arabic term sahl (سَهْل), which means 'flat, smooth'. Languages in which the name occurs include Arabic and Urdu.

How do you pronounce Suhail?

The pronunciation of Suhail is melodious and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Su-hail' [suˈhaɪl], starting with a deep U sound. The second syllable contains a gliding diphthong. The final L sound provides a soft and clear ending. Thus, Suhail sounds melodic and dignified – harmonious, sonorous, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Suhail is a well-known first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at rank 696. In the last ten years, Suhail has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 2,803rd.

Famous people

• Suhail Yusuf Khan (Indian Sarangi player and singer)