Shyam
SHAHM
Popularity
#10718
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
747
Peak Year
#34 in 2005
First Recorded
1971
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from Sanskrit, meaning "dark" or "blue-black," often associated with Lord Krishna.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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