What is the origin of the name Shakeela?

Shakeela is a name of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Shakeela?

Shakeela is pronounced sha-KEE-lah.

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GirlArabic

Shakeela

sha-KEE-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

257

Peak Year

#34 in 1991

First Recorded

1976

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Shakeela is an Arabic name meaning "beautiful" or "shapely".

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Shakeel Keela

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Shakeel Keela

Spelling Variations

Shakeelah Shaquila

Similar Names

Shakira Jamila Aaliyah

Personality Traits

BeautifulConfidentElegantGraceful

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