Irish · Girl name
Sheila
“blind”
About the name Sheila
Sheila is derived from the Gaelic name Síle, the Irish form of Cecilia, which comes from the Latin Caecilius and is linked to caecus, ‘blind’. Saint Cecilia, a Roman martyr, is the patron saint of music. In Australia ‘sheila’ became a slang word for a woman. The name has been used in various songs and literature, including the song ‘Sheila’ by Tommy Roe. Known bearers include the American singer Sheila E. and the British actress Sheila Hancock.
- Meaning
- blind
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHAY-lah(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Sheela
- Shiela
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Middle names for Sheila
- Sheila Marie
- Sheila Ann
- Sheila Elizabeth
- Sheila Rose
- Sheila Lynn
Questions about Sheila
- What does Sheila mean?
- Sheila is an Irish name meaning "blind".
- How do you pronounce Sheila?
- Sheila is pronounced SHAY-lah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Sheila?
- Variants of Sheila include Sheela, Shiela.
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