Tanzila

An elegant yet zippy sounding name, Tanzila derives from the term Arabic term tanzīl meaning "sent down, or descended". In Islamic tradition, it is used to refer to the Angel Gabriel descending from above to reveal the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.

Also spelled Tanzeela, it is a spiritually significant name for Muslims, associated with faith and revelation. Notable bearers include Tanzila Khan, a Pakistani entrepreneur, disability rights activist, and author, and politician Tanzeela Qambrani — the first woman of African descent to serve as a lawmaker in Pakistan.

Pronounced tan-ZEE-lah.

As of October 2026, Tanzila ranked #15481 for girls in US births in 2018 SSA, peaked at #14353 for girls in 2015.