Saahel

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Shore and Beach

Saahel is variant of Sahil and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Saahel or Sahil, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Sahil.

Full Meaning of Saahel

Saahel is an Arabic name for boys that means “shore”, “rive bank”, “beach”, “coastline”, “coast”. It is derived Quranic name used in the Quran in Surat Taha during the story of Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him:

“Put him into a chest, then cast it into the river. The river will cast it on to the shore, and there he shall be taken up by an enemy of Mine and his.” I showered My love on you so that you might be reared under My watchful eye. (Quran 20:39)