Sheila
Meaning of Sheila
Sheila is a female name with origins in both Irish and Hebrew. In Irish, it is derived from the name Síle, which is the Irish form of Cecilia. In Hebrew, Sheila means "requested" or "prayed for." The name Sheila has a charming and elegant sound to it, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a timeless and sophisticated name for their daughters. It is pronounced as SHEE-luh in both American English and British English. A variation of the name is Shayla. In the United States, Sheila has been consistently used over the years, although its popularity has declined gradually since the 1970s. Nonetheless, it still remains a beloved choice for many parents who appreciate its classic appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEE-luh (/ˈʃiːlə/)
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Notable People Named Sheila
| Sheila Mary Florance was an Australian actress known for her roles in theatre, television, and film, most notably for playing Dossie Rumsay in Bellbird and Lizzie Birdsworth in Prisoner. |
| Sheila Jackson Lee is a prominent American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. |
| Sheila Rowbotham is an English socialist feminist theorist and historian. |
| Sheila Escovedo, also known as Sheila E., is an American singer and drummer who gained fame for her collaborations with Prince and her hit songs "The Glamorous Life" and "A Love Bizarre". |
| Sheila Colleen Bair is an American former government official who served as the 19th Chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and played a prominent role in the government's response to the 2008 financial crisis. |
| Sheila Reid is a Scottish actress famous for her role as Madge Harvey in the ITV sitcom Benidorm and has appeared in films such as Brazil, The Winter Guest, and Containment. |
| Sheila Watt-Cloutier is a Canadian Inuk activist and political representative for Inuit at regional, national, and international levels, known for her work on social and environmental issues affecting Inuit, including persistent organic pollutants and global warming. |
| Sheila Martin Watson was a Canadian novelist, critic, and teacher best known for her modernist novel, The Double Hook, which is considered to mark the start of contemporary writing in Canada. |
| Sheila Pree Bright is an award-winning American photographer known for her impactful works and her recent series #1960Now, as well as being the author of #1960Now: Photographs of Civil Rights Activist and Black Lives Matter Protest. |
| Sheila Jordan is an influential American jazz singer and songwriter known for pioneering bebop and scat singing styles and earning praise for her improvisational skills. |
| Sheila Ribeiro is a post-convergent artist known for her work in digital and body arts, conceptual fashion, technology, and communication, currently living between Salvador, Montreal, and Rome. |
| Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, and the first billionaire African-American woman. |
| Sheila Widnall - Sheila Marie Evans Widnall is an American aerospace researcher and the first woman to serve as United States Secretary of the Air Force, inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2003. |
| Sheila Giolitti is an American painter who currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia. |
| Sheila Graber is a renowned British animator, artist, and Visiting Professor at the University of Sunderland, known for her work on the children's television series Paddington and her contributions to education and the arts. |
