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GirlPronounced Arabic /ˈnaː.ʔi.la/Arabic language family

Naila

Feminine form of Nail.

Quick answer

Naila is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Arabic /ˈnaː.ʔi.la/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationArabic /ˈnaː.ʔi.la/
Language familyArabic

Meaning and history

Feminine form of Nail. This was the name of the wife of Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims. She tried in vain to prevent a mob from murdering her husband, and had several fingers cut off in the process.

Notes and context

Usage: arabic, urdu | Arabic: نائلة; Urdu: نائلہ