Nepali boy name
Shishir name meaning
शिशिर
Say it: SHI-shir/sisir/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #101
Meaning of Shishir
Winter, the cool season; also dew and coolness.
नेपालीमा: शिशिर संस्कृत शब्द हो, जसको अर्थ जाडो वा चिसो ऋतु हुन्छ। यसले शीत र शीतलतालाई पनि जनाउँछ।
About the name Shishir
Winter, dew and coolness give Shishir a quiet nature feeling. This Sanskrit name may suit parents who enjoy seasonal imagery and the thought of cooler days. Its seven letters are pronounced SHI-shir, with repeated sh sounds that make the whole name feel soft and hushed. Shishir is common among boys in our sample, ranking one hundred and first. For the same meaning in different written forms, consider Sishir, Shisir or Sisir. Seeing them together can help you choose the spelling you prefer.
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Shishir at a glance
| Name | Shishir |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शिशिर also शिषिर, शिशीर |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 7 letters · 2 syllables · 3 akshar |
| Popularity | #101 among boy names (70 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 Shishir
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shishir
- Shishir Rana · b. 1971
Director,Film actor, Producer
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Ritesh♂रितेशLord of truth
- Hemant♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Sharad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Diwas♂दिवसDay or daytime
- Hemanta♂हेमन्तEarly winter season
- Nimesh♂निमेशMoment, twinkling of an eye
- Diwash♂दिवशDay or daytime
- Ashwin♂आश्विनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Mausam♂मौसमSeason or weather
- Sarad♂शरदAutumn, the autumn season
- Asbin♂अस्बिनThe seventh Hindu month (Ashwin)
- Shashwat♂शाश्वतEternal, everlasting, permanent
Names that sound like Shishir
Shishir in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑐶𑐱𑐶𑐬 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒱𑒬𑒱𑒩 |
| Bengali | শিশির |
| Gujarati | શિશિર |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑀺𑀰𑀺𑀭 |
| IAST romanization | śiśir |
FAQ about the name Shishir
What is the meaning of Shishir?
Shishir means: Winter, the cool season; also dew and coolness. (नेपालीमा: शिशिर, जाडो)
Is Shishir a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Shishir in Nepali?
Shishir is written शिशिर in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शिषिर or शिशीर.
How do you pronounce Shishir?
Shishir is pronounced SHI-shir (IPA: /sisir/).
What is the origin of the name Shishir?
Shishir is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shishir?
Shishir ranks #101 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shishir?
Notable people named Shishir include Shishir Rana (Director,Film actor, Producer).
What are other spellings of Shishir?
Other spellings of Shishir: Sishir, Shisir, Sisir.