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Sahla

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Pronounced SAH-lah /ˈsɑː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sahla, 'smooth; easy; gentle; level' — a soft virtue name suggesting ease and grace.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Arabic name: Sahla means 'smooth; easy; gentle' (said 'SAH-lah'). Soft and serene.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic sahla, 'smooth; easy; gentle; level' — a soft virtue name suggesting ease and grace.
U.S. rank (2023)#17154 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Sahla comes from the Arabic for 'smooth; easy; gentle.' It reads serene and soft — rare in the U.S., warm in Arabic-heritage families (said 'SAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, gentle, and serene.

Did you know? Sahla is Arabic for 'smooth; easy; gentle; level' — a soft virtue name that suggests ease and grace (said 'SAH-lah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Sahla — Arabic 'smooth; easy; gentle'

Variations

SahlahSehlaSahala

Nicknames

SahiSal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahla mean?

Sahla is Arabic for 'smooth; easy; gentle; level.'

How do you pronounce Sahla?

It's said SAH-lah /ˈsɑː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sahla a boy or girl name?

Sahla is a girl's name.

How popular is Sahla?

Sahla is a very rare name in the U.S.

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