sheila

¹

[ shee-luh ]

noun

, Australian Slang.

1. a girl or young woman.

Sheila

²

[ shee-luh ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Celia.

sheila

/ ˈʃiːlə /

noun

1. old-fashioned.
   an informal word for girl woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheila¹

Special use of proper name

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheila¹

C19: from the girl's name Sheila

Example Sentences

They did not respond to any specific questions about their Social Security policies, a fact that will likely provide little reassurance to recipients like 72-year-old Sheila Sorvari in Texas, who said she is outright “scared” of another Trump presidency.

From Salon

A 911 call was made from the scene around 11:10 a.m about an accident involving a single-engine craft, according to Los Angeles County Fire Capt. Sheila Kelliher-Berkoh.

From Los Angeles Times

It was winning Irish jockey Robbie Dolan's first ride in the event, but a second victory for New Zealand trainer Sheila Laxon.

From BBC

Sheila Keen-Warren, 61, spent 18 months in prison over her involvement in the infamous "killer clown" case.

From BBC

"Sheila Keen-Warren will always be an admitted convicted murderer and will wear that stain for every day for the rest of her life," Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg said in a statement Saturday to the Associated Press.

From BBC