Girl name
Sahla name meaning
“gentle, approachable”
Sahla is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning gentle or approachable. It comes from sahlah, the feminine form of sahl, a word meaning easy, gentle, or level. The meanings of ease and gentleness in that source word explain the sense carried by the name.
What does Sahla mean?
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 Sahla
From Arabic sahlah, the feminine of sahl, meaning easy, gentle, or level. The name is also known through the Companion Sahlah bint Suhayl.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Sahla in Islam and the Quran
Sahla does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Sahla
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sahla/ |
| Arabic script | سهلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦃꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮂᮜ |
Is Sahla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sahla is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sahla is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sahla
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
FAQ about the name Sahla
What is the meaning of Sahla?
Sahla means gentle, approachable. From Arabic sahlah, the feminine of sahl, meaning easy, gentle, or level. The name is also known through the Companion Sahlah bint Suhayl.
Is Sahla a girl’s name?
Yes, Sahla is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sahla?
Sahla is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Sahla in the Quran?
Sahla does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sahla have?
Sahla has 2 syllables (Sah-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sahla?
Sahla is rare in our data sample.
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