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Sohail
Pronounced soh-HAYL /soʊˈheɪl/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Suhail — from Arabic, the star Canopus (the second-brightest star); also linked to 'gentle, smooth, easy'Low
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History & Origin
Sohail is a spelling of Suhail — from Arabic, the name of the star Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky, long used by desert navigators — and linked to 'gentle, smooth, easy' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, celestial name across the Arab, Persian, and South Asian worlds (said 'soh-HAYL'; nickname Soh).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Muslim families. Rare, a-bright-star at the root, and celestial.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sohail mean?
Sohail spells Suhail — Arabic for the star Canopus, and 'gentle, smooth'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Sohail?
It's said soh-HAYL /soʊˈheɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Sohail a boy or girl name?
Sohail is a boy's name.
How popular is Sohail?
Sohail is a rare name in the U.S.