Indian name meaning
Shailesh
♂ BoyShai·lesh · 2 syllables
Lord of the mountains; the Himalaya
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | h | a | i | l | e | s | h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 5 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Shailesh carries the name number 8.
About the name Shailesh
Shailesh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Lord of the mountains; the Himalaya.”
Spoken aloud it is Shai·lesh — 2 syllables. Shailesh turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shailesh mean?
Shailesh means “Lord of the mountains; the Himalaya.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shailesh a boy or a girl name?
Shailesh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shailesh?
Shailesh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shailesh?
Shailesh has 2 syllables and is said as Shai·lesh.
What is the numerology number of the name Shailesh?
In the Chaldean system, Shailesh has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shailesh a common name in India?
Shailesh appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shailesh?
For a sister to Shailesh, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Anvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shailesh?
Devesh, Bhavesh, Lokesh or Mahesh share Shailesh's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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