sheila

¹ American  

[shee-luh] / ˈʃi lə /

noun

Australian Slang.

1. a girl or young woman.

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Sheila ² American  

[shee-luh] / ˈʃi lə /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Celia.

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sheila British  

/ ˈʃiːlə /

noun

1. old-fashioned an informal word for girl woman

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Etymology

Origin of sheila

Special use of proper name

Example Sentences

The aftermarket parts and service business should remain strong, says Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu.

From Barron's

Nigel Power KC, prosecuting, told the jury that the intended victim of the fire was Sheila Jackson's son George Jackson, who sometimes lived at the house in South John Street.

From BBC

Sheila Underwood, from Blackpool, said she had found herself living in fuel poverty, worried sick about paying the bills with her pension, after her beloved husband of 59 years, Jim, died five years ago.

From BBC

In earlier life, Sheila worked in the Symbol Biscuits factory in Blackpool.

From BBC

Sheila now has a wide circle of friends at the community centre, known as the "Grange girls", and she also helps volunteer there.

From BBC