Girl name
Shela name meaning
“heavenly”
Shela is a feminine name with the popular interpretation heavenly, distinct from its derivation through Sheila. Shela and the spelling variant Shella are commonly linked to Sheila, from Irish Síle, a form of Cecilia. That lineage traces to Latin caecus, meaning blind, rather than heavenly.
What does Shela mean?
Heavenly
In Indonesian: surgawi
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 Shela
Shella or Shela is often used as a variation of Sheila. Sheila comes from Irish Síle, a form of Cecilia rooted in Latin caecus, 'blind'; 'heavenly' is a separate popular interpretation.
How to pronounce Shela
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮨᮜ |
Is Shela a girl’s name?
Yes, Shela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shela ranks #1,570 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Shela
Famous people named Shela
- Shela Angraini Sadewi Mahyudin · b. 1993
- Shela Aprilia · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Shela
What is the meaning of Shela?
Shela means heavenly. Shella or Shela is often used as a variation of Sheila. Sheila comes from Irish Síle, a form of Cecilia rooted in Latin caecus, 'blind'; 'heavenly' is a separate popular interpretation.
Is Shela a girl’s name?
Yes, Shela is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Shela have?
Shela has 2 syllables (She-la) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Shela?
Shela ranks #1,570 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shela?
Other spellings: Shella.
Famous people named Shela?
Notable people named Shela include Shela Angraini Sadewi Mahyudin, Shela Aprilia.
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