Beautiful, well-formed, or graceful
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-k-l', the name signifies beauty and elegance in form. It is the feminine form of Shakil and is widely used across the Muslim world to denote physical and character-based grace.
Less common today
Shakeela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,285 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema during the 1950s
Indian actress who appeared in numerous South Indian films
