Girl name
Sailah name meaning
“woman who asks or supplicates”
Sailah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic sa'ilah, meaning a woman who asks or supplicates. The source word is the feminine form of sa'il, meaning one who asks or requests. In naming, its meaning can be understood in terms of supplication or seeking answers.
What does Sailah mean?
Woman who asks or supplicates
In Indonesian: perempuan yang bertanya atau memohon
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Sailah
Sailah may derive from Arabic sa'ilah, the feminine of sa'il, 'one who asks or requests'. As a name, it can be understood as someone who supplicates or seeks answers.
Sailah in Islam and the Quran
Sailah 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 Sailah
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sailah/ |
| Arabic script | سائلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦲꦶꦭꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮄᮜᮂ |
Is Sailah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sailah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sailah ranks #2,621 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sailah
- Saidah♀Happy, fortunate
- Saimah♀One who observes fasting
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Saadah♀Happiness, well-being
- Sakinah♀Inward serenity
- Salmah♀Safe, free from harm
- Sadiyah♀Fortunate and happy
- Sarifah♀Noble, honourable
- Sabila♀Path, way to follow
- Saodah♀Dark, black in color
- Saripah♀Noble, possessing honor
- Sadiah♀Happy, fortunate
FAQ about the name Sailah
What is the meaning of Sailah?
Sailah means woman who asks or supplicates. Sailah may derive from Arabic sa'ilah, the feminine of sa'il, 'one who asks or requests'. As a name, it can be understood as someone who supplicates or seeks answers.
Is Sailah a girl’s name?
Yes, Sailah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Sailah in the Quran?
Sailah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Sailah have?
Sailah has 2 syllables (Sai-lah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sailah?
Sailah ranks #2,621 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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