Indian name meaning
Shilpa
♀ GirlShil·pa · 2 syllables
A work of art; sculpture
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| S | h | i | l | p | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 8 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Shilpa carries the name number 3.
About the name Shilpa
Shilpa 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 work of art; sculpture.”
Spoken aloud it is Shil·pa — 2 syllables. Shilpa turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shilpa mean?
Shilpa means “A work of art; sculpture.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shilpa a boy or a girl name?
Shilpa is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shilpa?
Shilpa is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shilpa?
Shilpa has 2 syllables and is said as Shil·pa.
What is the numerology number of the name Shilpa?
In the Chaldean system, Shilpa has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Shilpa a common name in India?
Shilpa appears 10 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shilpa?
For a brother to Shilpa, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dev all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shilpa?
Rupa, Deepa, Pushpa or Roopa share Shilpa's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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