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Souhila
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Souhila is considered a North African form of the name Soheila, which has its origins in the Arabic Suhaila (سهيلة). Its meaning is 'the Straight'.
What does the name Souhila mean?
Souhila represents a North African variant of the name Soheila, which is derived from the Arabic word Suhaila (سهيلة). Its meaning is 'the Straight'. The term originates from the Arabic sahula (سَهُلَ), which means 'level', 'straight', or 'even'. Other variants include Soheyla, Souheila, Sohaila, Süheyla, and Suhayla.
Where does the name Souhila come from?
The name Souhila is a female first name of Arabic origin that means 'the Straight'. The etymology is based on the Arabic term sahula (سَهُلَ), meaning 'level', 'straight', and 'even'. It is used in Algerian, Maghreb, and North African languages.
How do you pronounce Souhila?
Souhila is pronounced approximately as: Su-hi-la.
Popularity
In Germany, Souhila is a rather rare first name. It has never ranked in the German first name charts. Its best placement was in 1982 at 523rd in the French first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it at 1,926th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,394th in France.
Nicknames & pet names
Souhiligay / Susu
Frequently asked questions about the name Souhila
What is the origin of the name Souhila?
Souhila is a female first name of Arabic descent, primarily found in North Africa, especially in Algeria and other Maghreb countries.
What does the name Souhila mean?
The name Souhila means 'the Straight' and is derived from the Arabic word sahula, which means 'level' or 'straight'.
How popular is the name Souhila?
Souhila enjoys a certain popularity in North African countries but is less common outside these regions.