Nepali boy name
Shyam name meaning
श्याम
Say it: SHYAM/sjaːm/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #135
Meaning of Shyam
Dark, dusky; another name of Lord Krishna.
नेपालीमा: श्यामको अर्थ कालो वा साँवलो हुन्छ। यो भगवान कृष्णको अर्को नाम हो।
About the name Shyam
Shyam has a direct connection to Lord Krishna, whose name it is, and means dark or dusky. Its Sanskrit roots give it a devotional feeling that may matter to parents seeking that particular connection. The five-letter spelling is spoken in one compact beat, SHYAM, with the opening sounds close together. It is common, ranking #135 among boy names in our sample. Consider Shayam as a spelling alternative, or compare Ghanshyam and Ghanashyam for longer, rhyming choices connected to Krishna.
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Shyam at a glance
| Name | Shyam |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | श्याम also शयाम, श्यम |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Associated with | Krishna |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 5 letters · 1 syllable · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #135 among boy names (52 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 Shyam
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shyam
- Shyam Bhakta Thapa
Ex Chief of Nepal Police
- Shyam Dhakal · b. 1981
Nepalese alpine skier
- Shyam Lal Tabdar · b. 1942
Nepalese diplomat
- Shyam Kumar Shrestha
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Shyam Prasad Dhakal
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Shyam Sundar Tiwadewal
Member of Parliament of Nepal
- Shyam Sharan Shrestha
Nepalese botanist
- Shyam Pari Devi
Nepalese politician
- Shyam Krishna Shrestha · b. 1973
Political Figure
Names that sound like Shyam
- Suyam♂सुयमSelf, oneself, by oneself
- Soyam♂स्वयम्Self, oneself
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Sonam♂♀सोनामFortunate, meritorious
- Sugam♂सुगमEasy and accessible
- Shuvam♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
- Samyam♂संयमSelf-control, restraint, discipline of mind and senses
- Shusam♂सुषमExquisite beauty, splendour
- Sadam♂सद्दामOne who confronts, collides
- Satyam♂सत्यमTruth, true
- Sunam♂♀सुनामGood name
- Suvam♂शुभमAuspicious, good, fortunate
Shyam in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑑂𑐫𑐵𑐩 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑓂𑒨𑒰𑒧 |
| Bengali | শ্যাম |
| Gujarati | શ્યામ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑁆𑀬𑀸𑀫 |
| IAST romanization | śyām |
FAQ about the name Shyam
What is the meaning of Shyam?
Shyam means: Dark, dusky; another name of Lord Krishna. (नेपालीमा: श्याम, कृष्ण)
Is Shyam a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Shyam in Nepali?
Shyam is written श्याम in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शयाम or श्यम.
How do you pronounce Shyam?
Shyam is pronounced SHYAM (IPA: /sjaːm/).
What is the origin of the name Shyam?
Shyam is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shyam?
Shyam ranks #135 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shyam?
Notable people named Shyam include Shyam Bhakta Thapa (Ex Chief of Nepal Police); Shyam Dhakal (Nepalese alpine skier); Shyam Lal Tabdar (Nepalese diplomat).
What are other spellings of Shyam?
Other spellings of Shyam: Shayam.