Shakila is a female name of Arabic origin that means "Beautiful." It is a fitting name for Iranian singer-songwriter Shakila Mohseni Sedaghat, who has gained international acclaim for her music. Born in 1962, Shakila has released over twenty albums in Persian and many albums in English, singing about spirituality, love, peace, and awakening. She draws inspiration from poets like Rumi. Shakila's career began at the age of nine, and she has since achieved significant success, winning awards such as the Persian Music Academy Award in 2006 and the Global Music Award in 2015. She has also received nominations at events like the Hollywood Music in Media Awards. In addition to her musical achievements, Shakila is an official voting member at the Grammy Awards. Her music has reached the top positions on various Billboard charts, demonstrating her widespread appeal and talent.