Suhaila

Origin

Arabic - from the root 'h-l', related to being beautiful or radiant. 'Suhaila' is derived from 'Suhail', meaning 'smooth' or 'easy' in Arabic, and is used as a feminine form. The name is prevalent in Muslim communities across Australia, brought by immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. It has also appeared in literature and media within Australian multicultural narratives.

Meaning

Bright, radiant, or shining in Arabic contexts. In Australian usage, it often connotes beauty, elegance, and a luminous presence, appreciated particularly in poetic or literary references.

Pronunciation

/suːˈhaɪlɑː/ or /sʊˈhaɪlɑː/ (Australian English) – stress generally on the second syllable, with 'su' as in 'super' and 'haila' as in 'Hail' + 'a'.},{

Variants & Nicknames

Name Days

• 13 June (Islamic calendar: Lailat al-Qadr, considered a night of spiritual significance but not specifically related to the name)
• 16 June (commemoration of Islamic New Year in some communities, though not a formal 'name day')
• Cultural observances in Australian Muslim communities, often celebrated through community events rather than fixed date name days.

Name Pairings

Names that pair well with suhaila:

• Amina and Suhaila
• Leila and Suhaila
• Mariam and Suhaila

Fun Facts

• The name Suhaila is also the name of a bright star in the constellation Carina, known as 'Canopus' in Western astronomy.
• In Australia, the name is especially popular among young Muslim women and has gained recognition through community leaders and artists.
• The name has found its way into Australian multicultural literature and is used in poetry and music celebrating Arab-Australian identities.

Personality Traits

Common traits associated with the name suhaila:

• Elegant
• Radiant
• Compassionate
• Expressive

Aesthetic Qualities

The name has an elegant, flowing visual appearance, with soft sounds and balanced syllables, appealing in aesthetic and typographic forms in Australian English.

Geographical Distribution

Mostly prevalent in urban areas with diverse populations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, and particularly among Muslim community hubs in these cities and in parts of Queensland.

Numerological Significance

Name number 9 (based on Pythagorean numerology), associated with humanitarianism and leadership, often indicating a person with a compassionate and idealistic nature.

Astrological Connections

No specific astrological or zodiac associations, but personal traits could be linked to the Sun and Moon signs for those born under fiery or luminous birth charts.

Historical Context

Commonly used in Middle Eastern literature and modern Australian Muslim communities. Notably borne by Suhaila Salimpour, an influential dancer and community figure in Australia.

Linguistic Adaptability

The name is adaptable across various languages; in Western contexts, it is often transliterated as 'Suhaila'. In other scripts, it retains its Arabic form, and pronunciation is generally kept close to the original.

Famous People Named suhaila

• Suhaila Salimpour (Dancer and Performer in Australia)
• Suhaila (Australian singer known for fusion music) in pop culture.
• Multiple young Australian women with the name who are active in arts, activism, and community service.

Popularity in Australia