name

Sheela

SHEE-luh

Sheela (name) means a female given name of South Asian origin. Example: “Sheela was born in Mumbai and moved to Toronto as a teenager.”

name

A female given name of South Asian origin.

"Sheela was born in Mumbai and moved to Toronto as a teenager."

How to Use Sheela

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In plain EnglishA first name common in India and among the South Asian diaspora.

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From Hindi śīlā, ultimately from Sanskrit śīla, meaning "character" or "good conduct."

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Sheela” mean?

The word “Sheela” means a female given name of South Asian origin. In plain terms, a first name common in India and among the South Asian diaspora.

How do you pronounce “Sheela”?

“Sheela” is pronounced SHEE-luh (/ˈʃiːlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sheela” in a sentence?

Here is “Sheela” used in a sentence: “Sheela was born in Mumbai and moved to Toronto as a teenager.”

What part of speech is “Sheela”?

“Sheela” is a name.

Where does the word “Sheela” come from?

The word “Sheela” comes from Sanskrit. From Hindi śīlā, ultimately from Sanskrit śīla, meaning "character" or "good conduct.".

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