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SailaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Mountain pass

Pronunciation: sah-ee-lah

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Name
Saila
Meaning
Mountain pass
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
sah-ee-lah
Lucky Number
8
8
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Saila mean?

Saila is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Mountain pass". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: sah-ee-lah. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

سائلا

وہ لڑکی جس کے پاس روح اور دل کی خوبصورتی ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

سايلا

اسم يدل على الفتاة التي تملك جمال الروح و القلب

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

sah-ee-lah

IPA

/ˈsɑːɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Saila is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Mountain pass. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

8

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

SilverBlue

Lucky Stone

Blue Lace Agate

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creativity, self-expression, and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

CalmPeacefulGentleDeterminedResilientResourceful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the journey towards spiritual enlightenment, representing the challenges and obstacles one must overcome to reach their goal.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Saila" in Islamic culture has roots in various Arabic languages, notably developed from the Bedouin tribes' tradition of naming places based on their environment or geography. This name signifies both a physical location of a narrow mountain pass or a figurative sense of enduring challenges and remaining steadfast amidst hardships.
In the spiritual sense, "Saila" holds great significance for Muslims as it represents the concept of "sabr" or patience. As mentioned in the Quran, Allah (God) rewards those who encompass His decrees with sabr: "Allah is with those who trust in Him and are patient." (Quran 2:153) The name "Saila" is a reminder to persevere and maintain patience during life's trials, and trust in Allah's guidance and support in times of adversity.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Saila carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Saila Abdullahi (Somali model)Saila Salim (Kenyan actress)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Saila

A girl with beauty of soul and heart

🇵🇰Urdu

سائلا

وہ لڑکی جس کے پاس روح اور دل کی خوبصورتی ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

سايلا

اسم يدل على الفتاة التي تملك جمال الروح و القلب

🇮🇳Hindi

साइला

जिसके पास आत्मा और दिल की सुंदरता है

🇦🇫Pashto

سايلا

هغه نجلۍ چې د روح او زړه ښکلا لري

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