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Sheela
SHEE-luh
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A female given name of South Asian origin.
"Sheela was born in Mumbai and moved to Toronto as a teenager."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA first name common in India and among the South Asian diaspora.
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Etymology
From Hindi śīlā, ultimately from Sanskrit śīla, meaning "character" or "good conduct."