Šejla

Šejla Origin and Meaning

The name Šejla is a girl's name.

Šejla is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. The name is pronounced 'SHAY-la' with the first letter being a specific character (š) in South Slavic languages representing the 'sh' sound. Šejla likely has Arabic origins, possibly derived from names like Sheila or Shayla, which mean 'blind one' in Irish or 'from the fairy palace' in Celtic traditions. The name gained popularity in the Balkans during the latter half of the 20th century. Šejla represents the beautiful cultural exchange between Slavic and Islamic traditions in Southeastern Europe, making it a name that bridges multiple cultural heritages while maintaining a distinctive regional identity.

Popularity of the name Šejla

• 75 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023