👦 Shyam — Name Meaning & Origin

Shyam

“Dark; Lord Krishna”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia
RashiKanya (Virgo)
NakshatraHasta (pada 2) · syllable “Sha”
Numerology3 — creative, cheerful and expressive
Letters5 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Shyam?

Shyam means "Dark; Lord Krishna" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Shyam a boy or girl name?

Shyam is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Shyam from?

Shyam is used as a Hindu name in India.

What is the rashi of the name Shyam?

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

What is the lucky number for Shyam?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Shyam 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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