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Sila

Quick answerSila means "virtue" or "moral conduct" and derives from Sanskrit, where it refers to ethical precepts or disciplined behavior.

Turkish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,964
TrendStable
Peak year2018
Syllables2
OriginTurkish
LanguageTurkish
CultureTurkish
ReligionBuddhism/Hinduism
Letters4
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#237

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sila

Sila means "virtue" or "moral conduct" and derives from Sanskrit, where it refers to ethical precepts or disciplined behavior.

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Etymology

Sila means "virtue" or "moral conduct" and derives from Sanskrit, where it refers to ethical precepts or disciplined behavior. The name is primarily used in Buddhist and Hindu cultures, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, where it carries religious significance related to the Five Precepts in Buddhism.

Sila currently ranks #3,964 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.

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