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GirlPronounced English /ˈʃiː.lə/Dutch language family

Sheila

Anglicized form of Síle.

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Sheila is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /ˈʃiː.lə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /ˈʃiː.lə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Anglicized form of Síle.

Notes and context

Usage: irish, english

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