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Sheila name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Sheila mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Sheila
User Submitted Origins
English
63%
Indian (Sanskrit)
17%
Irish
7%
African
6%
Celtic
4%
Spanish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Tanzania, United Republic of says the name Sheila means "Heaven or heavenly".
- 2 people from Canada and the United States agree the name Sheila is of Irish origin and means "Heavenly".
- A submission from Washington, U.S. says the name Sheila means "Like heaven" and is of African Dutch (Afrikaans) origin.
- According to a user from Lebanon, the name Sheila is of Spanish origin and means "Heaven".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Sheila is of Irish origin and means "Musical or Loves Music".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Sheila is of Irish origin and means "Musical".
- A user from Ireland says the name Sheila means "Female".
- According to a user from Arkansas, U.S., the name Sheila is of Greek origin and means "Jewel".
- A user from Kentucky, U.S. says the name Sheila is of Australian origin and means "Woman or girl".
- A user from India says the name Sheila is of Indian (Sanskrit) origin and means "Modest".
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Wiktionary
Anglicized spelling of Síle, the Irish form of Cecilia.
- A female given name from Irish.
From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”).
- Alternative spelling of Sheela
Sheila was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and Portuguese
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Notable Persons Named Sheila
Notable Persons Named Sheila
Sheila E.
Sheila E. is a pop music, funk, latin jazz, jazz fusion, and pop rock musician. She plays Drum kit, Percussion instrument, Bass guitar, and Vocals. She was most prominent from 1976 to present. Sheila was given the name Sheila Escovedo on December 12th, 1957 in California, United States.
Sheila Vand
Sheila Vand is an actress and performance artist. Her ongoing career started in 2007. Sheila was born Sheila Vand on April 27th, 1985 in Los Angeles.
Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee is a Member of the Houston City Council from the At-large #4 District and Member of theHouston City Councilfrom the At-large #4 District. Sheila was born on January 12th, 1950 in Queens.
Sheila Sim
She holds the title The Rt Hon The Baroness Attenborough and The Rt HonThe Baroness Attenborough. She was most prominent from 1944 to 1955. Sheila was given the name Sheila Beryl Grant Sim on June 5th, 1922 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Sheila is also known as Sheila Beryl Grant Attenborough and Sheila Attenborough. She left this life on January 19th, 2016.
Sheila Kelley
Sheila Kelley is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1987 to present. Sheila was born on October 9th, 1961 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sheila Nevins
Sheila Nevins is a television producer, documentary filmmaker, and documentary film. Sheila was born on April 6th, 1939 in Manhattan.
- Sheila DikshitNew Delhi
- Sheila MacRaeActress
- Sheila Dixon
- Sheila KuehlMember of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
- Sheila ChandraMusician
- SheilaMusician
- Sheila McCarthyActress
- Sheila BairChairperson of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
- Sheila Gaff
- Ra'ana Liaquat Ali KhanPolitician
- Sheila Chisholm
- Sheila Kennedy
- Sheila Widnall18th Secretary of the Air Force
- Sheila Sri PrakashArchitect
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sheila
Notable Persons With the Last Name Sheila
Sheila
Sheila is a yé-yé, pop music, and disco musician. Her ongoing career started in 1962. Sheila was given the name Annie Chancel on August 16th, 1945 in Créteil, France. Sheila is also known as Sheila B. Devotion, SB Devotion, and Sheila (and) B. Devotion.