Souheyla
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Souheyla
Souheyla is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "suhail," meaning "easy" or "smooth," and is also associated with Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky.
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Etymology
Souheyla is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root word "suhail," meaning "easy" or "smooth," and is also associated with Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Persian-speaking Muslim communities, with historical significance in Islamic and Middle Eastern cultures where celestial names held symbolic importance.
Souheyla currently ranks #2,849 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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