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Shaila
Pronounced SHAY-lah /ΛΚeΙͺ.lΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit shaila, 'of the mountain; a small mountain' (a daughter of the mountain, a name of Parvati); also echoes Sheila ('blind', Irish Cecilia); routes layeredLow
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History & Origin
Shaila comes from Sanskrit shaila, 'of the mountain, made of rock; a small mountain' (a name of the goddess Parvati, the daughter of the Himalayas) β and it also echoes Sheila, the Irish form of Cecilia (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name across South Asia and beyond (said 'SHAY-lah'; nickname Shai).
In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, of-the-mountain at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shaila mean?
Shaila is Sanskrit for 'of the mountain' (a name of Parvati), and echoes Sheila; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Shaila?
It's said SHAY-lah /ΛΚeΙͺ.lΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shaila a boy or girl name?
Shaila is a girl's name.
How popular is Shaila?
Shaila is a rare name in the U.S.