Shelina as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shelina

What is the meaning of the name Shelina ?

The baby name Shelina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ʃəˈliːnə/ (shuh-LEE-nuh) or /ʃɛˈliːnə/ (sheh-LEE-nuh).

Shelina is Irish in Origin.

Shelina is a modern feminine name with several overlapping etymologies. In English, it often reads as an elaboration of Selina/Selena (from Greek Selene, “moon”) or as a fusion of Sheila and Lina. In South Asian naming, it can echo Shalini/Shalina (Sanskrit śālinī), describing someone “modest, refined.” In Arabic-influenced contexts, the -lina element aligns with Lina, meaning “tender, delicate,” also associated with a young date-palm.

Usage rose in the late 20th century across the UK and North America, with bearers such as author Shelina Zahra Janmohamed, chef Shelina Permalloo, and footballer Shelina Zadorsky helping to familiarize the name. Variant spellings include Shelena and Sheline; related forms and near-variants are Shalina, Selina, Celina, and Selena. Common short forms are Shel, Sheli, and Lina. Depending on the chosen lineage, Shelina can convey lunar radiance, personal modesty, or gentle tenderness.