Indian name meaning
Shefali
♀ GirlShe·fa·li · 3 syllables
A night-flowering jasmine
- 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 | e | f | a | l | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 5 + 8 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Shefali carries the name number 8.
About the name Shefali
Shefali is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A night-flowering jasmine.”
Spoken aloud it is She·fa·li — 3 syllables. Shefali is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shefali mean?
Shefali means “A night-flowering jasmine.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shefali a boy or a girl name?
Shefali is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shefali?
Shefali is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shefali?
Shefali has 3 syllables and is said as She·fa·li.
What is the numerology number of the name Shefali?
In the Chaldean system, Shefali has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shefali a common name in India?
Shefali appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Shefali?
For a brother to Shefali, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Nataraj all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shefali?
Anjali, Gitanjali, Nirali or Amrapali share Shefali's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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