Nepali boy name
Shashi name meaning
शशी
Say it: SHA-shi/sʌsi/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #358
Meaning of Shashi
The moon; lit. one marked with a hare.
नेपालीमा: शशी नामको अर्थ चन्द्रमा हुन्छ। शाब्दिक रूपमा यसको अर्थ खरायोको चिन्ह भएको हो।
About the name Shashi
Shashi means the moon, literally one marked with a hare. That Sanskrit meaning gives it a gentle, moonlit feeling for parents drawn to names with a clear natural image. The six-letter spelling is pronounced SHA-shi, with repeated soft sounds and a light finish. Shashi stands at #358 among boy names in our sample, making it less common. Sashi is another spelling to consider. For different names with related sounds, compare Shishir or the rhyming Rishi as you test the rhythm aloud.
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Shashi at a glance
| Name | Shashi |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शशी also शशि, शाशी |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 6 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #358 among boy names (15 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Shashi
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shashi
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Rakesh♂राकेशLord of the full-moon night
- Chandra♂चन्द्रThe moon
- Himanshu♂हिमांशुCool-rayed one
- Ramchandra♂रामचन्द्रRama, gentle as the moon
- Shashank♂शशांकThe moon
- Junu♂♀जुनुLittle moon
- Rajnish♂रजनीशLord of the night
- Som♂सोमMoon
- Rohini♂♀रोहिणीRed one
- Mayank♂मयङ्कMoon, literally the one marked with a deer
- Sashank♂शशांकThe moon
- Chandramani♂चन्द्रमणिMoon jewel
Names that sound like Shashi
- Shishir♂शिशिरWinter, the cool season
- Shakti♂शक्तिPower, strength, energy
- Shahid♂शाहिदWitness
- Shushil♂सुशीलOf good character
- Swasti♂♀स्वस्तिWell-being, auspiciousness, prosperity
- Sachi♂सचीWife of Indra (Shachi)
- Sashit♂शशित
- Shahil♂साहिलShore, coast
- Shesh♂शेषRemainder
- Shishu♂♀शिशुChild, infant
- Sahash♂साहसCourage, bravery
- Shesha♂शेषRemainder
Shashi in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐱𑐷 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒬𑒲 |
| Bengali | শশী |
| Gujarati | શશી |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀰𑀻 |
| IAST romanization | śaśī |
FAQ about the name Shashi
What is the meaning of Shashi?
Shashi means: The moon; lit. one marked with a hare. (नेपालीमा: शशि, चन्द्रमा)
Is Shashi a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Shashi in Nepali?
Shashi is written शशी in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शशि or शाशी.
How do you pronounce Shashi?
Shashi is pronounced SHA-shi (IPA: /sʌsi/).
What is the origin of the name Shashi?
Shashi is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shashi?
Shashi ranks #358 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shashi?
Notable people named Shashi include Shashi Kumary Adhikary.
What are other spellings of Shashi?
Other spellings of Shashi: Sashi.