Unisex name
Sahil name meaning
“the shore of a sea, lake, or river”
Sahil means the shore of a sea, lake, or river. It comes from Arabic sāḥil and entered modern Turkish through Ottoman Turkish with its meaning of shore or bank. Used for girls and boys in Türkiye, it evokes waves meeting land, sandy edges, and the line beside water.
What does Sahil mean?
The shore of a sea, lake, or river
In Turkish: deniz, göl veya akarsu kıyısı
Sahil is a nature name for the boundary where land meets water. In Turkish it most readily evokes a seacoast, although it can also describe the edge of a lake or river. It is related in imagery to Deniz and Derya, while focusing on the shore itself.
Origin of the name Sahil
From Arabic sāḥil, shore or coast. It passed through Ottoman Turkish into modern Turkish with this geographical meaning.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Sahil in the Quran? | As a word · الساحل · 20:39The Arabic source word of Sahil appears in the Quran as الساحل, meaning the shore or bank. |
| Starts with | S · Sa |
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How to pronounce Sahil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sahil/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ساحل |
Is Sahil a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sahil is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Sahil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Sahil
What is the meaning of Sahil?
Sahil means “the shore of a sea, lake, or river”. From Arabic sāḥil, shore or coast. It passed through Ottoman Turkish into modern Turkish with this geographical meaning.
Is Sahil a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sahil is used for both boys and girls.
Is Sahil in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word of Sahil appears in the Quran as الساحل, meaning the shore or bank. (e.g.: 20:39)
What is the origin of the name Sahil?
Sahil is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sahil have?
Sahil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sahil?
Sahil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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