Indian name meaning
Shlok
♂ BoyShlok · 1 syllable
A verse; a hymn
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Shloka
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| S | h | l | o | k |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
3 + 5 + 3 + 7 + 2 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Shlok carries the name number 2.
About the name Shlok
Shlok is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A verse; a hymn.”
Spoken aloud it is Shlok — 1 syllable. You will also see it written as Shloka; both spellings are the same name. Shlok 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 Shlok mean?
Shlok means “A verse; a hymn.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shlok a boy or a girl name?
Shlok is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shlok?
Shlok is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shlok?
Shlok has 1 syllable and is said as Shlok.
What are the other spellings of Shlok?
Shlok is also commonly spelled Shloka. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shlok?
In the Chaldean system, Shlok has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Shlok a common name in India?
Shlok does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Shlok?
For a sister to Shlok, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Yashasvi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shlok?
Trilok, Alok or Ashok share Shlok's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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