Sheela

//ˈʃiːlə// name

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  1. 1
    A female given name from Sanskrit of Indian origin.

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""Sheela, what do you think is the meaning or purpose of this universe?" "Cassandra, I think there is no meaning or purpose. Like a painting or sculpture, this universe just is." "Hmm.""

Etymology

From Hindi शीला (śīlā), from Sanskrit शील (śīla, “character, good conduct”).

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