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Name Origin

Sheilah is a variant spelling of Sheila, an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Síle. It traditionally means 'blind' or 'sightless'. In Irish mythology, Síle was a blind woman who gained her sight through divine intervention.

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Famous People

Sheilah Graham (1904-1988)

Journalist and Author

  • Wrote a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Hosted a popular radio talk show

Sheilah Winn (1913-2006)

Poet and Novelist

  • Won the New Zealand Book Award for Poetry
  • Published over 30 books

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