Sheela

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/ˈʃiːlə/

proper noun

A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin.

OriginHindi शीला ← Sanskrit शील →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Sheila

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

Origin

  1. Sanskritशील“character, good conduct”
  2. Hindiशीला
  3. EnglishSheela

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

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Sheela

sheilavilavelacandelatelaNilaLylaCoahuilastelaTeelasequelasinsemilla
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Anagrams

Ashlee
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APA

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MLA

“Sheela.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sheela. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Sheela,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Sheela.

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