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Suhayl

♂ Boy

Pronounced soo-HAYL /suˈheɪl/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Suhayl, the traditional name of Canopus — the second-brightest star in the night sky, long used by Arab navigators. The name is also read from a root meaning 'smooth; easy; gentle'.Medium

In 30 seconds: A star's name: Suhayl is the Arabic name of Canopus, the second-brightest star (said 'soo-HAYL'). Also read as 'gentle'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic Suhayl, the traditional name of Canopus — the second-brightest star in the night sky, long used by Arab navigators. The name is also read from a root meaning 'smooth; easy; gentle'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13935 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Suhayl is the Arabic name of Canopus, the second-brightest star in the sky, a beacon for desert and sea navigation and a fixture of classical Arabic poetry. The name is also read from a root meaning 'smooth; easy; gentle'. It has been given to boys across the Arab world and South Asia for centuries. Luminous, gentle, and old (said 'soo-HAYL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, celestial, and gentle.

Did you know? Suhayl is Canopus — the great southern star that Arab navigators steered by for centuries. The same name also carries a sense of smoothness and ease (said 'soo-HAYL').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Suhayl — Arabic name of Canopus; root meaning 'smooth; gentle'

Variations

SuhailSohailSuhel

Nicknames

SuHail

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If you like Suhayl…

Suhail— the common alternate spelling
Anwar— a like Arabic name of radiance
Najm— the Arabic word for star
Saeed— a similarly popular pick
Omar— shares Suhayl's Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suhayl mean?

Suhayl is the Arabic name of Canopus, the second-brightest star; it is also read from a root meaning 'smooth; gentle'.

How do you pronounce Suhayl?

It's said soo-HAYL /suˈheɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Suhayl a boy or girl name?

Suhayl is a boy's name.

How popular is Suhayl?

Suhayl is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Suhail and Sohail are more common worldwide.

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