Şəhla means “dark-blue-eyed”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Şəhla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Şəhla mean?
Literally: Arabic shahlāʾ
Literal meaning
Şəhla is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic شَهْلَاء. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Şəhla in Azerbaijani
What does Şəhla mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Şəhla. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “dark-blue-eyed” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Şəhla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic شَهْلَاء.[1]✓ Documented
Arabic, compound. From Arabic shahlāʾ.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Şəhla?
In IPA: [ʃæhˈlɑ], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Şəhla a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Şəhla is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Şəhla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | ŞəhlaLatin | Girl | same as above: “dark-blue-eyed” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şəhla
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şəhla[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şəhla
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şəhla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- VüqarBoy“dignity, majesty”same language (azerbaijani)
- ElsevərBoy“one who loves his people”same language (azerbaijani)
- HədiyyəGirl“gift”same language (azerbaijani)
- FerideGirl“unique, matchless”same language (azerbaijani)
- QüdrətBoy“power, capacity, faculty”same language (azerbaijani)
- ArifBoy“knowing”same language (azerbaijani)
- FiruzBoy“victorious, triumphant”same language (azerbaijani)
- IkramBoy“honour, respect; honouring”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Şəhla
What does the name Şəhla mean?
Şəhla means “dark-blue-eyed”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Şəhla a girl's or a boy's name?
Şəhla is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şəhla come from?
Şəhla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şəhla?
Şəhla is recorded for Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şəhla have?
Şəhla has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Şəhla”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93478261. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: IPA [ʃæhˈlɑ]; classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic شَهْلَاء (šahlāʔ), feminine singular of أَشْهَل (ʔašhal) (+1 more)
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