Shela
[ˈʃeɪlə]Meaning
Hebrew, 'petition' or 'request' — the name of a son of Judah in Genesis.
Background Story
The name Shela is derived from the Hebrew name 'Shelah', which can mean 'the one who is sent'. It is often used in literature and various cultures to portray characters that are strong and resilient.
Related Names
Sarai
Hebrew "my princess", a possessive form of sara, "lady, princess, noblewoman"
Shana
Variant of Shanna; also an alternate transcription of Yiddish שיינאַ (see Shayna)
Shaya
Recorded as a given name in modern english and arabic
Sieba
Adina
From Hebrew ʿaḏin, "delicate"
Alisa
Russian, Ukrainian, Bosnian, Finnish and Georgian form of Alice
Atara
Hebrew form of Atarah, a Hebrew name meaning "crown".
Chana
Modern Hebrew form of Hannah.
Danna
Feminine form of Daniel or Dan
Dayana
Spanish variant of Diana, reflecting the English pronunciation