Girl name
Sheila name meaning
“blind; a form of Cecilia”
Sheila is a feminine name with the etymological meaning blind, an English form of the Irish name Síle. Síle derives from Cecilia, which comes from the Latin family name Caecilius. That family name is associated with Latin caecus, meaning blind, supplying the name’s underlying meaning.
What does Sheila mean?
Blind; a form of Cecilia
In Indonesian: buta; bentuk nama Cecilia
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Sheila
Sheila is an English form of Irish Síle, derived from Cecilia. Cecilia comes from the Latin family name Caecilius, associated with caecus, meaning blind.
Name combinations with Sheila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sheila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Noni: young girl; little miss
- Derita: hardship or distress
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Meaning of each word
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Asti: exists; is present
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
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Sheila Delima
Meaning of each word
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Delima: pomegranate fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Afriyani: born in April
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Esti: hope or wish
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Sheila Vidia
Meaning of each word
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Vidia: learning and knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Sheila: blind; a form of Cecilia
- Dara: a maiden, an unmarried young woman
- Ina: mother
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How to pronounce Sheila
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦲꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮨᮄᮜ |
Is Sheila a girl’s name?
Yes, Sheila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sheila ranks #683 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sheila
Famous people named Sheila
- Sheila Dara Aisha · b. 1992
- Sheila Marcia · b. 1989
- Sheila Rooswitha Putri · b. 1980
- Sheila Permatasaka · b. 1984
- Sheila Rizkyana · b. 1996
- Sheila Timothy · b. 1971
- Sheila Tohir · b. 1990
- Sheila A. Salomo
- Sheila Afifah Zaidan · b. 2001
- Sheila Ayu Sayidah · b. 1993
- Sheila Ayu Sayyiddah · b. 1993
- Sheila Dirhamna · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Sheila
What is the meaning of Sheila?
Sheila means blind; a form of Cecilia. Sheila is an English form of Irish Síle, derived from Cecilia. Cecilia comes from the Latin family name Caecilius, associated with caecus, meaning blind.
Is Sheila a girl’s name?
Yes, Sheila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sheila?
Sheila is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Sheila have?
Sheila has 2 syllables (Shei-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sheila?
Sheila ranks #683 among girl names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sheila?
Some ideas: Sheila Noni Derita; Sheila Asti Embun; Sheila Delima.
Famous people named Sheila?
Notable people named Sheila include Sheila Dara Aisha, Sheila Marcia, Sheila Rooswitha Putri.
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