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Shikha

SHEE-kah

Shikha is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “In Hindi, Shikha refers to a flame or the peak of a hill or mountain.”, and peaked in popularity in 1996.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHindi

What Shikha Means

In Hindi, Shikha refers to a flame or the peak of a hill or mountain.

The Story of Shikha

This name, meaning 'flame' or 'peak,' carries the bright energy of a summit and the warmth of a guiding light, waiting for your daughter.

Shikha is a name of Hindi origin, directly translating to 'flame,' 'peak,' or 'crest.' It evokes imagery of natural elevation and radiant energy. In Indian culture, it can refer to the peak of a hill or mountain, or metaphorically to the summit of spiritual or intellectual achievement. The name carries connotations of brightness, height, and a certain luminescence.

When you say 'Shikha,' it feels bright and resonant, like the first rays of sun hitting a mountaintop. This name suggests a daughter who is full of spirit and intelligence, a guiding light with a strong inner core. You can feel its luminous quality as you trace it in the air, a promise of the bright path she is destined to illuminate.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Personality Traits

BrightIntelligentSpiritualStrong

Peak Year

#14 in 1996

Total Births

278

First Recorded

1982

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