Indian name meaning
Shashank
♂ BoySha·shank · 2 syllables
The moon
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | h | a | s | h | a | n | k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 25, then 2 + 5 = 7. So Shashank carries the name number 7.
About the name Shashank
Shashank is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The moon.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·shank — 2 syllables. Shashank turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shashank mean?
Shashank means “The moon.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shashank a boy or a girl name?
Shashank is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shashank?
Shashank is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shashank?
Shashank has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·shank.
What is the numerology number of the name Shashank?
In the Chaldean system, Shashank has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Shashank a common name in India?
Shashank appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shashank?
For a sister to Shashank, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Anvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shashank?
Mayank share Shashank's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
See all names starting with S →Search another name →
Free tools on Toolsioplus
✓ Meaning verified against widely-accepted sources. Many Indian names carry more than one.