HeyRuaHow to say “Sheila” in Irish
- Irish:
- Síle
- English:
- Sheila
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-luh” /ˈʃiːlʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Síle (e.g. teach Shíle, Sheila's house)
What does “Síle” mean?
- Sheila
- A female first name of Irish origin, usually anglicised as Sheila and sometimes equated with Cecilia or Julia.Also: Cecilia, Julia, girl's name.
“Síle” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Síle, the Irish word for Sheila.
Is í Síle mo dheirfiúr is sine.
Sheila is my eldest sister.
Tá Síle ag obair sa bhanc anois.
Sheila is working in the bank now.
A Shíle, tar isteach anseo!
Sheila, come in here!
Chonaic mé Síle ar an mbus ar maidin.
I saw Sheila on the bus this morning.
Is é seo carr Shíle.
This is Sheila's car.
Thug mé an leabhar do Shíle inné.
I gave the book to Sheila yesterday.
Tá máthair Shíle ina cónaí i nGaillimh.
Sheila's mother lives in Galway.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sheila in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Sheila?
The Irish for Sheila is Síle (pronounced “SHEE-luh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Síle in Irish?
Síle is said like “SHEE-luh” (IPA /ˈʃiːlʲə/).
Does Síle have a plural?
No. Síle is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Síle become Shíle sometimes?
Personal names are lenited in the vocative and after many prepositions and in the genitive, so you say 'a Shíle' when calling her and 'teach Shíle' for Sheila's house.
What is a sheela-na-gig?
The English term comes from Irish 'Síle na gCíoch', the name for medieval carved female figures found on churches and castles.
