Sheela

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃiːlə/
  • Rhymes: -iːlə

Proper noun

Sheela

  1. A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin.

Usage notes

Sometimes spelled Sheila under the influence of the unrelated name of Irish origin.

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