Sheela (given name)

Sheela is an Indian feminine given name that is rooted in the Sanskrit word शील (Śīla), meaning "character" or "good conduct". It is a common name across the country. It is also sometimes spelled Sheila under the influence of the unrelated Irish name with that anglicized spelling. Famous bearers of the name include:

• Ma Anand Sheela (born 1949), spokeswoman for Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
• Sheela (21st century), Indian film actress
• Sheela (born 1984), Indian film actress
• Sheela Basrur (1956-2008), Canadian physician
• Sheela Gautam (born 1931), Indian politician
• Sheela Lambert (born 1956), American civil rights activist
• Sheela Murthy (born 1961), Indian American lawyer
• Sheela Patel (born 1952), Indian urban planner
• Sheela Peryroyl, a fictional character
• Sheela Sharma nee David, Indian film and television actress