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Sahel

boyStarts with S

Meaning

One who shows way/path

Pronunciation

Pronounced: Sahel

Variations

No common variations listed yet.

About this name

Sahel is a boy name of Arabic origin. It has a timeless feel and works well for parents looking for a meaningful classic name.

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Adlah

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Adlan

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Guided to the right path

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A great worshiper of Allah

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Clear, Eloquent, Lucid, Distinct .

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Khaleef is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls. It means successor (synonym of Khaleefa), heir, a road that goes between two mountains, or any path that is found in the mountains, including paths through which water flows. It is derived from the Kh-L-F root which is found in many locations in the Quran.

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Way, path, road, route. It is one of the most common words in the Quran, mentioned over 160 times.

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Tariqa is the girl version of the name Tariq and has the same meaning, should not be confused with Tuhreequh (emphasis on ree), which means road or path, also a Quranic name, though due to the fact it is used to refer to different Sufi doctrines (such as the Naqshbandi Tuhreequh), the name has Sufi connotations.