| Pronunciation | /ˈʃiːlə/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | English, Irish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Irish |
| Word/name | Síle |
| Derivation | Latin: Caelia |
| Meaning | 'heavenly' |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cecilia |
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Sheila (alternatively spelled Shelagh and Sheelagh) is a common feminine given name, derived from the Irish name Síle, which is believed to be a Gaelic form of the Latin name Caelia, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Caelius, meaning 'heavenly'.