Muslim boy name
Suhayl: name meaning
سهيل
“The star Canopus; gentle”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Also spelled Suhail.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Suhayl mean?
Suhayl (سهيل) means "The star Canopus; gentle". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Suhayl a Muslim name?
Yes. Suhayl is used by Muslims around the world. Also spelled Suhail.
Is Suhayl mentioned in the Qur'an?
Suhayl is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.