Indian name meaning
Shyam
♂ BoyShyam · 1 syllable
Dark-complexioned; a name of Lord Krishna
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Sham, Shyaam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| S | h | y | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 4 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Shyam carries the name number 5.
About the name Shyam
Shyam is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Dark-complexioned; a name of Lord Krishna.”
Spoken aloud it is Shyam — 1 syllable. You will also see it written as Sham or Shyaam — all the same name, the spelling being a matter of family preference. Shyam appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shyam mean?
Shyam means “Dark-complexioned; a name of Lord Krishna.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shyam a boy or a girl name?
Shyam is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shyam?
Shyam is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shyam?
Shyam has 1 syllable and is said as Shyam.
What are the other spellings of Shyam?
Shyam is also commonly spelled Sham or Shyaam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shyam?
In the Chaldean system, Shyam has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Shyam a common name in India?
Shyam appears 39 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shyam?
For a sister to Shyam, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Yogeshwari all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shyam?
Maryam, Satyam, Ghanshyam or Radheshyam share Shyam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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