Find out how popular the first name Shaiel has been for the last 10 years (from 2003 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shaiel by gender

Based on the last 10 years of data, Shaiel is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shaiel.

The history of the first name Shaiel

The name Shaiel originates from Hebrew and Arabic roots, tracing its origins back to ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East. The earliest known use of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew scriptures, where it is mentioned as a variant spelling of the name "Shiel," which means "gift from God" or "asked of God."

In the Old Testament, Shaiel is referenced as the name of a Levite, a member of the Hebrew tribe dedicated to religious service and temple duties. This suggests that the name held spiritual significance and was associated with devotion and piety in ancient Israelite culture.

As the name spread across the Middle East, it underwent various phonetic shifts and spelling variations. In Arabic, the name is rendered as "Shayil" or "Shayel," carrying similar meanings of "gift" or "blessing." This Arabic version of the name was particularly prevalent among Muslim communities in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shaiel was a 10th-century Jewish scholar and philosopher from Baghdad, known as Shaiel ben Judah. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Hebrew grammar and linguistics.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Shaiel al-Baghdadi emerged as a prominent physician and philosopher in the Islamic world. His works on medical ethics and philosophy were widely influential during the golden age of Islamic civilization.

During the medieval period, the name Shaiel appeared sporadically in various historical records and manuscripts across the Middle East and North Africa, often associated with religious scholars, poets, and intellectuals.

In the 16th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Persia bore the name Shaiel al-Din Mahmud Shabistari. His spiritual verses and teachings were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by Sufis to this day.

Another notable figure with the name Shaiel was a 17th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist, Shaiel Efendi, whose intricate calligraphic works adorned mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire.

While the name Shaiel has maintained a presence in various regions of the Middle East and among certain religious and cultural communities, its usage has been relatively less common compared to other Hebrew or Arabic names. Nevertheless, its rich historical roots and spiritual connotations have imbued it with a sense of reverence and significance within its cultural contexts.

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