Indian name meaning
Sheela
♀ GirlShee·la · 2 syllables
Good character; conduct; virtue
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Sheila, Shila
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| S | h | e | e | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 22, then 2 + 2 = 4. So Sheela carries the name number 4.
About the name Sheela
Sheela is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Good character; conduct; virtue.”
Spoken aloud it is Shee·la — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Sheila or Shila — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Sheela appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheela mean?
Sheela means “Good character; conduct; virtue.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sheela a boy or a girl name?
Sheela is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sheela?
Sheela is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sheela?
Sheela has 2 syllables and is said as Shee·la.
What are the other spellings of Sheela?
Sheela is also commonly spelled Sheila or Shila. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sheela?
In the Chaldean system, Sheela has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Sheela a common name in India?
Sheela appears 30 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Sheela?
For a brother to Sheela, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Brij all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sheela?
Leela, Angela, Nila or Ila share Sheela's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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