Sohail

Sohail Meaning & Origin

About Sohail
The surname Sohail is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "suhayl," meaning "gentle breeze" or "pleasant." It is a relatively common surname in the Arab and Muslim world, particularly in countries such as Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. The name Sohail is often given to boys and is associated with positive qualities such as calmness, serenity, and a gentle nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sohail is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sohail: 921
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sohail based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sohail is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SHL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S OW0 HH EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/sohail*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sohail in Braille

Here's how to represent Sohail in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sohail in braille

How to sign the name Sohail using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sohail using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sohail in sign language

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