At a Glance
- Meaning
- Irish form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, probably meaning 'blind'
- Origin
- Irish, an anglicized form of Síle, itself the Irish form of Cecilia
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- SHEE-luh
Sheila is an Irish, an anglicized form of Síle, itself the Irish form of Cecilia girl's name meaning “Irish form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, probably meaning 'blind'”.
Meaning & Origin of Sheila
Meaning: Irish form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, probably meaning 'blind'.
Origin: Irish, an anglicized form of Síle, itself the Irish form of Cecilia.
How to Pronounce Sheila
SHEE-luhIPA /ˈʃiː.lə/
