Shelba

Shelba Meaning & Origin

About Shelba
The name "Shelba" is a variant of the name "Shelby" and has no specific meaning on its own. "Shelby" is an English surname that originated from a place name meaning "willow farm" or "estate on the ledge." As a given name, "Shelba" is a modern feminine name that likely carries similar associations to "Shelby," such as strength, resilience, and a connection to nature. However, the meaning of a name can vary depending on personal interpretation and cultural context.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shelba are female.

Shelba Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -22.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 L B AH0
🌐 IPA
/shelba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shelba in Braille

Here's how to represent Shelba in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shelba in braille

How to Spell the Name Shelba in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shelba using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shelba in sign language

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