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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

I would like to know the meaning of the name Saahil and whether to name my child Saahil is appropriate or not?

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Answer:

Meaning name saahil

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

The meaning of the Arabic term ‘Saahil’ depends on how it is spelt and pronounced:

If the term ‘Saahil’ is spelt using the 6^th Arabic alphabet (‘ha’), then the term would mean easy, smooth, etc.

But if the term ‘Saahil’ is spelt using 3^rd-last Arabic alphabet (‘ha’), then the term would mean a sea-shore or coast-line.

Any term in any language which does not have a particularly derogative or evil meaning, or it does not connote shirk or disbelief, is appropriate and acceptable as a name in Islam; and ‘Saahil’ is a perfectly acceptable name, if one wishes to keep or appoint so.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan