Indian name meaning
Shashi
⚥ UnisexSha·shi · 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).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | a | s | h | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Shashi carries the name number 9.
About the name Shashi
Shashi is a unisex 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·shi — 2 syllables. Shashi appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shashi mean?
Shashi means “The moon.” It is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shashi a boy or a girl name?
Shashi is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shashi?
Shashi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shashi?
Shashi has 2 syllables and is said as Sha·shi.
What is the numerology number of the name Shashi?
In the Chaldean system, Shashi has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shashi a common name in India?
Shashi appears 22 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shashi?
For a sibling to Shashi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadanand or Nupur all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shashi?
Khushi, Sakshi, Rishi or Meenakshi share Shashi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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