Shyamaश्यामा
Śyāmā · traditionally used for girls
“Dark beauty; Kṛṣṇa's beloved”
Dark/black; mother of Tīrthaṅkara Vimala; goddess in vārāhyabhyudaya-maṇḍala.
Starting sound and where it falls
Shyama 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 deep, dark beauty; the name also appears in Jain tradition.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Shyama mean?
Shyama (Śyāmā) is attested as “Dark beauty; Kṛṣṇa's beloved.” Dark/black; mother of Tīrthaṅkara Vimala; goddess in vārāhyabhyudaya-maṇḍala.
Which nakshatra sound does Shyama fit?
Shyama 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 Shyama a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Shyama is traditionally used for girls.
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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