Shyamश्याम
Śyāma · traditionally used for boys
“Dark-blue; Kṛṣṇa”
Dark color, swarthy, dark-blue; Kṛṣṇa epithet.
Starting sound and where it falls
Shyam begins with Sha — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Sha open Hasta pada 2. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes the dark-blue hue traditionally associated with the beloved god Kṛṣṇa.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Shyam mean?
Shyam (Śyāma) is attested as “Dark-blue; Kṛṣṇa.” Dark color, swarthy, dark-blue; Kṛṣṇa epithet.
Which nakshatra sound does Shyam fit?
Shyam begins with the sound Sha, which opens Hasta pada 2. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Shyam a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Shyam is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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