Shila
Fact sheet
- Name
- Shila
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Shila is female and means among other things "the Virtuous". This term is derived from Sanskrit, where the word śīla (शील) stands for "disposition, character, virtue". Furthermore, Shila represents a variant of Sheila, which is considered an Anglicized form of the Irish name Sile, which in turn is a Gaelic-Irish derivation of Cecilia.
What does the name Shila mean?
Shila, a female first name, means "the Virtuous", derived from the Sanskrit word śīla (शील), which stands for "disposition, character, virtue". On the other hand, Shila is also a form of Sheila, which comes from the Irish name Sile and has Gaelic-Irish roots, meaning in this context "the Blind" or "the One-Eyed", derived from the Latin word caecus, meaning "blind" or "one-eyed". The name is especially common in Persian-speaking areas. Similar variants include Shayla, Sheyla, Shelagh, Sheela, Sheelagh, and Sheilag.
Where does the name Shila come from?
The name Shila has its roots in both Latin and Sanskrit and encompasses meanings such as "the One-Eyed" or "the Blind" among others.
How do you pronounce Shila?
The pronunciation of Shila is harmonious and flowing. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Schi-la" [ˈʃiːla], with the first part being bright and elongated, giving a light impression. The second syllable is open and calm, while the final "a" produces a warm, open sound. Overall, Shila conveys a harmonious, melodic impression with gentle and even sound movements.
When is the name day of Shila?
Shila, as a variant of Sheila, is celebrated on November 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Shila is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 1,573rd place. In the last ten years, Shila has been given as a first name about 50 times, securing it 3,615th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,401st.
Nicknames & pet names
Chilli / Chily / Shi / Shilchen / Shilenti / Shili / Shilli / Shilunsen / Shischu
Similar first names
Famous people
- Shila Ahmed (Bengali actress)
- Shila Goldberg (Israeli journalist)
- Shila Khodadad (Iranian actress)
- Shila Mehta (dancer from India)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shila
What is the origin of the name Shila?
The name Shila has both Latin and Sanskrit roots. It is common in the languages Hindi, Marathi, and Persian.
What does the name Shila mean?
Shila means 'the Virtuous', derived from the Sanskrit word for 'disposition' or 'character'. Another meaning is 'the Blind' or 'the One-Eyed', based on the Latin word for 'blind'.
How popular is the name Shila?
Shila is particularly common in Persian-speaking regions, while variants like Sheila are also known in other cultures.