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Shelina
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- Shelina
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Shelina is an Indian girl's name that can have various meanings. These include, among others, from Gujarati 'the moonlight', 'the goddess of the moon', 'the morning star', or also 'the modest one' (Hindi).
What does the name Shelina mean?
Shelina is a female first name of Indian origin with several possible meanings. These include, among others, from Gujarati 'the moonlight', 'the goddess of the moon', 'the morning star', as well as 'the modest one' (Hindi). The name may derive from the Hindi word shelina, which means 'modest'. A well-known bearer of this name is the footballer Shelina Zadorsky.
Where does the name Shelina come from?
The name Shelina has its origin in Hindi and means 'the moonlight'. The word is composed in Hindi of shelina for 'modest'. It is common in the languages of Gujarati, Hindi, Indian, Pakistani, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Shelina?
The pronunciation of the name Shelina is three syllables, soft, flowing, and melodic. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'She-li-na' [ˈʃɛlina]. The name begins with a gentle Sh-sound, followed by open vowels that give it a harmonious and elegant touch. The final syllable '-na' gently rounds off the sound. The flowing syllable structure and soft sounds convey grace, kindness, and elegance. Overall, Shelina appears charming, melodic, harmonious, soft, friendly, elegant, and pleasantly present.
Popularity
In Germany, Shelina is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity charts so far. The best placement the name achieved was in 2004, ranking 1,949th in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Shelina has been given less than 10 times there, leading to a ranking of 5,278 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 6,347th in Italy.
Nicknames & pet names
Shilly
Famous people
- Shelina Zahra Janmohamed (author from the United Kingdom)
Frequently asked questions about the name Shelina
What does the name Shelina mean?
Shelina has Indian roots and means among other things 'the moonlight' and 'the modest one'. The name is common in several languages, including Hindi and Gujarati.
Is Shelina a girl's name or a boy's name?
Shelina is a typical girl's name and is used exclusively for girls.
What nicknames are there for Shelina?
A common nickname for Shelina is 'Shilly', which represents a loving and familiar form of the name.
How is Shelina pronounced?
The name Shelina is pronounced approximately as 'She-lina', with the emphasis on the second syllable.