Sheela (शीला) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Good conduct; character”.
Sheela means “Good conduct; character”. Sheela (शीला · శీల) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Good conduct; character”. It comes from the Sanskrit śīlā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शी” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 3, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) — by convention ("śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so").
Sheela name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Sheela |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Good conduct; character |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शीला |
| Telugu | శీల |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śīlā |
| Pronunciation | Shee-laa |
| First syllable | शी |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 4 (Chaldean) · 5 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Virtue & character |
Meaning and origin of Sheela
Sheela is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word śīlā, meaning “Good conduct; character”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Sheela
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शी” of Sheela falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
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How to write Sheela
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शीला
- Telugu: శీల
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śīlā
How to pronounce Sheela
Say it as “Shee-laa” — 2 spoken syllables.
Sheela is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Sheela
Satyanshi, Satyapriya, Shuchita, Sthiti, Sucharita, Sudakshina
Sheela: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Sheela?
Sheela means “Good conduct; character”. It comes from the Sanskrit śīlā.
Is Sheela a traditional or a modern name?
Sheela is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Sheela written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शीला. In Telugu: శీల. Sanskrit transliteration: śīlā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sheela?
Its first syllable “शी” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 3) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
What is the numerology number of Sheela?
4 in Chaldean numerology and 5 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Sheela — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Good conduct; character
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheela mean?
Sheela is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Good conduct; character”.
Is Sheela a boy or girl name?
Sheela is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sheela?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sheela aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sheela?
The Chaldean name number of Sheela is 4.
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