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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.”
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A female given name of South Asian origin.
"Sheela was born in Mumbai and moved to Toronto as a teenager."
How to use Sheela
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."
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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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