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ShumailaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Bird's eye

Pronunciation: /ʃuːˈmeɪlə/

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Name
Shumaila
Meaning
Bird's eye
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ʃuːˈmeɪlə/
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Shumaila mean?

Shumaila is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Bird's eye". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ʃuːˈmeɪlə/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

شُمائِلَة

شُمائِلَة: سماء کا نام، مرتیل، اچار، اچکھ

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

شُمائِلَة

شَمَائِلَةُ: سُمٌّ وَإِشَارَةٌ إِلَى السَماءِ

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ʃuːˈmeɪlə/

IPA

/ʃuːˈmeɪlə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Shumaila is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Bird's eye. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverGrey

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Leadership, initiation, independence

Personality

Personality Traits

KindIntelligentPerceptiveV

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Represents the divine light of the moon that illuminates the spiritual path of a person

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Shumaila is associated with the Arabic language, tradition, and culture. In many Islamic communities, the name is considered unique and beautiful. Shumaila is often given as a name to baby girls in such communities, reflecting their hope and expectation that their child will grow up to be insightful and wise, just like the bird's eye that can see far and wide.
In Islamic spirituality, the name Shumaila holds deep significance. It is believed that those with a 'bird's eye' perspective, akin to the 'insight' that comes from a deep connection with the Divine, are highly favored. The name Shumaila symbolizes the desire for Divine guidance, wisdom, and a clear understanding of the world around us.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Born in 11th century in India, Shumaila was a renowned Sufi saint and poetess. The name Shumaila carried significant weight in that era.

11th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Shumaila

Shumaila: referring to heaven, beautiful, elegant, delicate, refined, gentle, kind, and lovely

🇵🇰Urdu

شُمائِلَة

شُمائِلَة: سماء کا نام، مرتیل، اچار، اچکھ

🇸🇦Arabic

شُمائِلَة

شَمَائِلَةُ: سُمٌّ وَإِشَارَةٌ إِلَى السَماءِ

🇮🇳Hindi

शुमैलाह

शुमैलाह: आकाश का नाम, शुभ, सुंदर, विशेष, आदरणीय, आदर्श, आदर्श

🇦🇫Pashto

شوميله

شوميله: د سماء څخه اخیستل شوى، لطيف، زيږمبلي، زيږمبلي، زيږمبلي

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