Indian name meaning
Shilpi
♀ GirlShil·pi · 2 syllables
An artist; a skilled craftswoman
- 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 | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 8 + 1 = 21, then 2 + 1 = 3. So Shilpi carries the name number 3.
About the name Shilpi
Shilpi is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “An artist; a skilled craftswoman.”
Spoken aloud it is Shil·pi — 2 syllables. Shilpi turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shilpi mean?
Shilpi means “An artist; a skilled craftswoman.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shilpi a boy or a girl name?
Shilpi is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shilpi?
Shilpi is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shilpi?
Shilpi has 2 syllables and is said as Shil·pi.
What is the numerology number of the name Shilpi?
In the Chaldean system, Shilpi has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Shilpi a common name in India?
Shilpi appears 9 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shilpi?
For a brother to Shilpi, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dilip all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shilpi?
Gopi share Shilpi's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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