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Origin: Indian

Meaning: Corn; Stone, rock; Reward; Moral, virtue, piety; Of Shailaputri; Daughter of the mountain; Goddess; Blind, one-eyed

Shylah is a girl’s name of Indian origin with a host of meanings, including “corn,” “stone,” “rock,” “reward,” “moral,” “virtue,” and “piety.” A variant of Shyla, which faithful parents like to connect with Shailaputri, Shylah is linked to one of the names given to Parvati, the Hindu goddess and daughter of the Himalayas. With this, Shylah adopts the interpretations “daughter of the mountain” and “goddess.” With the Himalayas being known worldwide for their breathtaking grandeur, Shylah can look to these mountains as they grow for a reminder of the strength and power within. Shylah is also a form of the Irish Sheila, meaning “blind” or “one-eyed” from the Latin name Caecilius. Parents wishing to leave baby Shylah open to a world of possibilities may prefer its origin as a simple blend of the lovely sounds shy and lah. At one with the earth and the heavens, baby Shylah may find peace in nature and faith in the divine, guiding them to embrace the mountains just like goddess Parvati did before.