sahil

Sahil is a masculine given name used chiefly in the Indian subcontinent and among Urdu- and Gujarati-speaking communities. In Hindi and Urdu the word sahil (ساحِل) means shore or coast, a sense derived from Arabic. As a personal name, Sahil often carries connotations of boundary, meeting point, or direction, echoing the idea of land meeting the sea.

The name is common in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and has spread to diaspora communities in the Middle East, Europe, and North America. It is typically given to boys and is often combined with other names in compound given names or as part of a longer name.

Variants and related forms include Saahil and Sahill, reflecting transliteration from Urdu, Hindi, or Persian. In Turkish, sahil is a common noun meaning coast; as a given name in Turkish contexts it is less common but recognizable.

Notable people with the name include actors, athletes, and professionals across South Asia and the diaspora.