Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Belarusian Scripts Шэлег(Belarusian) Pronounced Pron. SHEH-lyekh [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsSheleh Meaning & History Derived from Belarusian шэлег (šelieh), a word used for various medieval small coins, primarily for silver and copper solidi, ultimately from the German word Schilling meaning "shilling".