"Shyla" meaning in English

See Shyla in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A 20th-century coinage, possibly inspired by Sheila. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shyla
  1. A female given name originating as a coinage. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Shyla-en-name-xZQJj1rp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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