Girl name
Sabilla name meaning
“path, way to follow”
Sabilla is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic sabīl, meaning a path or way to follow. Sabila is a spelling variant. That form reflects the adaptation of the source word into a name, with a final -a added to the word meaning path or way.
What does Sabilla 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 Sabilla
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.
Sabilla in Islam and the Quran
Sabilla 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.
How to pronounce Sabilla
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sabila/ |
| Arabic script | سبيلا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦧꦶꦭ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮘᮤᮜ᮪ᮜ |
Is Sabilla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabilla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sabilla ranks #2,724 among girl names in our data sample (2 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):
FAQ about the name Sabilla
What is the meaning of Sabilla?
Sabilla 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 Sabilla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sabilla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sabilla?
Sabilla is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sabilla in the Quran?
Sabilla 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 Sabilla have?
Sabilla has 3 syllables (Sa-bil-la) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sabilla?
Sabilla ranks #2,724 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Sabilla?
Other spellings: Sabila.
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