Indian name meaning
Shikha
♀ GirlShi·kha · 2 syllables
A flame; a peak; a tuft of hair
- 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 | i | k | h | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Shikha carries the name number 8.
About the name Shikha
Shikha 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 flame; a peak; a tuft of hair.”
Spoken aloud it is Shi·kha — 2 syllables. Shikha appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shikha mean?
Shikha means “A flame; a peak; a tuft of hair.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shikha a boy or a girl name?
Shikha is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shikha?
Shikha is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shikha?
Shikha has 2 syllables and is said as Shi·kha.
What is the numerology number of the name Shikha?
In the Chaldean system, Shikha has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shikha a common name in India?
Shikha appears 22 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shikha?
For a brother to Shikha, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dalpat all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shikha?
Surekha, Rekha, Barkha or Sulekha share Shikha's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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