Girl name
Sabila name meaning
“path, way to follow”
Sabila is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning path or way to follow. Its source is Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way. Sabila represents an adapted name form with a final -a, and Sabilla is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Sabila mean?
Path, way to follow
In Indonesian: jalan, arah yang ditempuh
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Sabila
Probably derived from Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way. Sabila reflects an adapted name form or a form with a final -a.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sabila in Islam and the Quran
Sabila does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سبيلا) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 32.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Sabila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sabila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Aulya: protectors or guardians
- Hawa: life, the living one
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Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Khaulah: a young female gazelle
- Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
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Sabila Auliya
Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Auliya: protectors, close friends
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Meaning of each word
- Fitrianti: purity, natural disposition
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Dhia: light, radiance
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Sabila Ghina
Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
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Meaning of each word
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Halima: forbearing, gentle in manner
- Laela: night; nighttime
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How to pronounce Sabila
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabila/ |
| Arabic script | سبيلا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮤᮜ |
Is Sabila a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sabila ranks #1,068 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Sabila
- Sabrina♀Name of the River Severn
- Safira♀Sapphire gemstone
- Sagita♀Music, song
- Sheila♀Blind
- Susila♂♀Of good character, observing propriety
- Savira♀Sapphire
- Sania♀Exalted, radiant
- Satia♂♀Faithful and true
- Sabda♂♀Revered or authoritative utterance
- Sarita♀Flowing river
- Sila♂♀Moral character or good conduct
- Sarina♀Princess
Famous people named Sabila
- Sabila Isromi · b. 2001
- Sabila Nur Azizah · b. 2000
- Sabila Syafa'ata Madinah · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Sabila
What is the meaning of Sabila?
Sabila means path, way to follow. Probably derived from Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way. Sabila reflects an adapted name form or a form with a final -a.
Is Sabila a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sabila?
Sabila is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sabila in the Quran?
Sabila does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (سبيلا) does, for example in QS Al-Isra [17]: 32.
How many syllables does Sabila have?
Sabila has 3 syllables (Sa-bi-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sabila?
Sabila ranks #1,068 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sabila?
Other spellings: Sabilla.
What full names go well with Sabila?
Some ideas: Sabila Aulya Hawa; Sabila Khaulah Aqila; Sabila Auliya.
Famous people named Sabila?
Notable people named Sabila include Sabila Isromi, Sabila Nur Azizah, Sabila Syafa'ata Madinah.
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