Girl name
Shella name meaning
“heavenly”
Shella is a feminine name with the popular meaning “heavenly,” commonly linked to Sheila and also spelled Shela. Sheila comes from Irish Síle, a form of Cecilia rooted in Latin caecus, meaning “blind.” The heavenly interpretation is separate from that linguistic origin.
What does Shella 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 Shella
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 Shella
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦺꦭ꧀ꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮠᮨᮜ᮪ᮜ |
Is Shella a girl’s name?
Yes, Shella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Shella ranks #1,184 among girl names in our data sample (8 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 Shella
Famous people named Shella
- Shella Devi Aulia · b. 1994
- Shella Fernanda Wibowo · b. 2002
- Shella Indriani · b. 1991
- Shella Kusuma Putri · b. 1996
- Shella Maulyda · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Shella
What is the meaning of Shella?
Shella 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 Shella a girl’s name?
Yes, Shella is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Shella have?
Shella has 2 syllables (Shel-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Shella?
Shella ranks #1,184 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Shella?
Other spellings: Shela.
Famous people named Shella?
Notable people named Shella include Shella Devi Aulia, Shella Fernanda Wibowo, Shella Indriani.
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