👦 Shalya — Name Meaning & Origin

Shalya

“King of Madra”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKanya (Virgo)
NakshatraHasta (pada 2) · syllable “Sha”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters6 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Shalya?

Shalya means "King of Madra" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Shalya a boy or girl name?

Shalya is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Shalya from?

Shalya is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Shalya?

By its first syllable "Sha", Shalya belongs to Kanya (Virgo) rashi and Hasta nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Shalya?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Shalya adds up to 3, linked with being creative, cheerful and expressive.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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