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ShakilaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Glorious

Pronunciation: shah-KEE-lah

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Name
Shakila
Meaning
Glorious
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
shah-KEE-lah
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Shakila mean?

Shakila is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Glorious". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: shah-KEE-lah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شکیله

خوبصورت اور متناسب

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

شكيلة

الجميلة المتناسقة

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

shah-KEE-lah

IPA

/ʃəˈkiːlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Shakila is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Glorious. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

GoldSilver

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, Artistic, and Energetic

Personality

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulStrongIntelligentDeterminedMysterious

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the beauty and grace of Allah's creation

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Shakila holds a significant place in Islamic culture, particularly among individuals who value meaningful and symbolic names. The name Shakila carries the essence of being exalted, honored, and revered. It can be assumed that a child named Shakila would be encouraged to strive for excellence, hold themselves in high regard, and earn respect from their community.
From a spiritual perspective, the name Shakila holds deep meaning as an expression of devotion and submission to Allah (Swt). It is a reminder of the ultimate glory and exaltation that comes from pleasing and serving Allah. The name acts as a constant inspiration for the bearer to strive towards living a life that is pleasing to Allah, and to remember that true exaltation and honor come from the Divine, not from worldly possessions or societal recognition.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Prophet Muhammad's wife Umm Salama The name Shakila carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Shakila

beautiful and harmonious

🇵🇰Urdu

شکیله

خوبصورت اور متناسب

🇸🇦Arabic

شكيلة

الجميلة المتناسقة

🇮🇳Hindi

शकीला

सुंदर और समन्वित

🇦🇫Pashto

شکیله

ښايسته او متناسب

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