ष (Sha) is the naming syllable of Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, in Kanya rashi. These are the 211 names in Kalava's list that begin with it, each with its meaning as the Sanskrit dictionary prints it.
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Shanti शान्ति attested
peace, welfare, prosperity, good fortune, ease, comfort, happiness; also tranquillity, peace, quiet
śānti · MW 1064,3 · Apte 1040
Shalini शालिनी attested
a kind of metre (four times ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯, ¯ ˘ ¯ ¯ ˘ ¯ ¯)
śālinī · MW 1067,3 · Apte 1042
Sharmila शर्मिला regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Sari शारि attested
( also written śārī or sāri) a partic. bird
śāri · MW 1066,1 · Apte 1041
Shakeela शकीला regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, sakīla, is a different word.
Shahana शहना regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, sahanā, is a different word.
Saman शमन attested
calming, tranquillizing, soothing, allaying, extinguishing, destroying
śamana · MW 1054,1 · Apte 1034
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sravani श्रावणी attested
relating to or perceived by the ear, audible
śrāvaṇa · MW 1097,1 · Apte 1059
Sachi शची attested
the rendering of powerful or mighty help, assistance, aid
śacī · MW 1048,1 · Apte 1030
Salli शालि attested
rice (often varieties), any grain of a similar character to rice
śāli · MW 1068,1 · Apte 1041
Sapna शपन attested
a curse, imprecation
śapana · MW 1052,1 · Apte 1032
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shanta शान्ता attested
appeased, pacified, tranquil, calm, free from passions, undisturbed
śānta · MW 1064,2 · Apte 1040
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shanty शंत्य regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, santya, is a different word.
Shamina शमिना regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, samīnā, is a different word.
Shamima शमिमा regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Sasikala शशिकला attested
a digit of the moon, the moon (in general)
śaśikalā · MW 1060,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Saroojina शरुजिन compound
(more frequently) a missile, dart, arrow + victorious
śaru + jina · MW 1056,3; 421,1
Sha षा attested
best, excellent
ṣa · MW 1107,3 · Apte 1064
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Samasun शमशुन compound
tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity + ‘the Auspicious one’, N. of Vāyu
śama + śuna · MW 1053,3; 1082,3
Shabina शबिना regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Sakunthala शकुन्तला attested
N. of a daughter of the Apsaras Menakā by Viśvāmitra
śakuntalā · MW 1046,3 · Apte 1028
Sakina शाकिना attested
mighty
śākina · MW 1061,2 · Apte 1038
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sadaa शादा attested
a brick
śādā · MW 1064,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shamila शामील attested
made of the wood of the Śamī tree (Prosopis Spicigera)
śāmīla · MW 1065,3 · Apte 1040
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shyama श्यामा attested
a N. or form of Durgā (worshipped by the Tāntrikas); also a woman with peculiar marks or characteristics
śyāmā · MW 1094,3 · Apte 1057
Sanamathi शनमति compound
quiet, calm, soft + (in also mati) devotion, prayer, worship
śana + mati · MW 1051,3; 783,2
Sashirekha शशिरेखा attested
‘moon-streak’, digit of the moon
śaśirekhā · MW 1060,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sankari शंकरी attested
causing prosperity, auspicious, beneficent
śaṃkara · MW 1054,3 · Apte 1029
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shanaya शनया modern coinage
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, sāṃnāyya, is a different word; its source language has not been checked.
Shatha शाता attested
handsome, bright, happy
śāta · MW 1064,1 · Apte 1039
Shambhavi शाम्भवी attested
a name of Durga; a kind of blue-flowering Dūrvā grass
śāmbhavī · MW 1065,3 · Apte 1040
Sharika शारिका attested
a kind of bird
śārikā · MW 1066,1 · Apte 1041
Shraddha श्रद्धा attested
faith, trust, confidence, trustfulness, faithfulness, belief in
śraddhā · MW 1095,3 · Apte 1058
Shania शानीया attested
to be whetted or sharpened
śānīya · MW 1064,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shanika शाणिका attested
weighing a Śāṇa
śāṇika · MW 1063,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Samya शाम्या attested
relating to peace, peaceful
śāmya · MW 1065,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sakura शकुरा attested
tame, quiet (as an animal)
śakura · MW 1046,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shyanna श्याना attested
shrunk, become dry
śyāna · MW 1095,2 · Apte 1057
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shakhini शाखिनी attested
provided with branches
śākhin · MW 1063,1 · Apte 1039
Shala शाला attested
being in a house, (lam ‘at home’, )
śāla · MW 1067,1 · Apte 1041
Shampa शम्पा attested
lightning
śampā · MW 1055,2 · Apte 1034
Shankari शांकरी attested
Śiva's arrangement of the letters, the
śāṃkarī · MW 1063,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shansya शंस्या attested
a name of Agni; to be recited
śaṃsya · MW 1044,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shantida शान्तिदा attested
a name of Vishnu; causing tranquillity or prosperity
śāntida · MW 1064,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sharman शर्मन् attested
happy, prosperous
śarman · MW 1058,3 · Apte 1036
Sharva शर्वा attested
a name of the Goddess (Devi)
śarvā · MW 1057,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sharvani शर्वाणी attested
Śiva's wife
śarvāṇī · MW 1057,1 · Apte 1036
Shashvati शाश्वती attested
the earth
śāśvatī · MW 1068,3 · Apte 1042
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shasta शस्ता attested
auspicious; also recited repeated
śasta · MW 1044,1 · Apte 1038
Shataghni शतघ्नी attested
a name of Shiva; a partic. deadly weapon
śataghnī · MW 1049,1
Shatakshi शताक्षी attested
a name of Durga; night
śatākṣī · MW 1050,3
Shatamukhi शतमुखी attested
a name of Durga; a brush, broom
śatamukhī · MW 1050,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shaya शया attested
lying, sleeping, resting, abiding
śaya · MW 1055,3 · Apte 1034
Shyamala श्यामला attested
a form of Durgā
śyāmalā · MW 1094,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Saya शय्या attested
a bed, couch, sofa
śayyā · MW 1056,1 · Apte 1034
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sharna शरण attested
protecting, guarding, defending
śaraṇa · MW 1057,1 · Apte 1035
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shalee शाली attested
a kind of plant
śālī · MW 1067,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shamaya शमाय attested
Nom. Ā. yate, to fatigue or exert one's self
śamāya · MW 1054,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shakala शकल attested
a half, (candra-ś, the half-moon, ); also (in also śakara, of doubtful derivation) a chip
śakala · MW 1046,1 · Apte 1027
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Samani शमनी attested
calming, tranquillizing, soothing, allaying, extinguishing, destroying
śamana · MW 1054,1 · Apte 1034
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sharvi शार्वी attested
relating or belonging or sacred to or derived from Śiva
śārva · MW 1067,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shambhu शम्भु attested
being or existing for happiness or welfare
śambhu · MW 1055,1 · Apte 1034
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Shani शनि attested
a name of Shiva; the planet Saturn or its regent
śani · MW 1051,3 · Apte 1032
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shyam श्याम attested
black, dark-coloured, dark blue or brown or grey or green, sable
śyāma · MW 1094,2 · Apte 1057
Shankar शंकर attested
a name of Shiva; causing prosperity, auspicious, beneficent
śaṃkara · MW 1054,3 · Apte 1029
Sadan षडानन attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); (ibc.) six mouths or six faces
ṣaḍānana · MW 1109,1
Sambhu शम्भु attested
a name of Shiva; being or existing for happiness or welfare
śambhu · MW 1055,1 · Apte 1034
Sharda शारद attested
(prob.) that which offers a shelter in autumn (against the…; also produced or growing in autumn, autumnal, mature
śārada · MW 1066,1 · Apte 1041
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Sami शमी attested
tranquil, pacific, incapable of any emotion
śamin · MW 1054,1 · Apte 1034
Shan शन regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, śāṇa, is a different word.
Shah शाह attested
N. of a country belonging to Kaśmīra
śāha · MW 1069,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sathaveer शतवीर attested
a name of Vishnu
śatavīra · MW 1050,2
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shakila शाखिल attested
N. of a man
śākhila · MW 1063,1
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shameer शमीर regional
Not a Sanskrit word; the nearest dictionary word, samīra, is a different word.
Sharanya शरण्य attested
a name of Shiva; affording shelter, yielding help or protection to
śaraṇya · MW 1057,1 · Apte 1035
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Sabra शबर attested
variegated, brindled
śabara · MW 1052,2 · Apte 1032
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shakir शकिर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Samba शम्ब attested
happy, fortunate; also (derivation doubtful) a weapon used by Indra
śamba · MW 1055,2 · Apte 1034
Sal शाल attested
being in a house, (lam ‘at home’, )
śāla · MW 1067,1 · Apte 1041
Sathrughn शत्रुघ्न attested
foe-killing, destroying enemies
śatrughna · MW 1051,2
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘foe-killing, destroying enemies’.
Sakhi शाखी attested
provided with branches
śākhin · MW 1063,1 · Apte 1039
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Sanil शानिल attested
N. of a man
śānila · MW 1064,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shafi शापीय attested
N. of a school
śāpīya · MW 1065,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shaheer शहीर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Shashank शशाङ्क attested
‘hare-marked’, the moon
śaśāṅka · MW 1060,1
Sankaran शंकरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of śaṃkara: a name of Shiva; causing prosperity, auspicious, beneficent
śaṃkara · MW 1054,3 · Apte 1029
Sakun शकुन attested
a sort of hymn or song (sung at festivals to secure good fortune); also a bird (esp. a large bird or one of good or bad…
śakuna · MW 1046,2 · Apte 1028
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Syamala श्यामल attested
the sacred fig-tree; also dark-coloured
śyāmala · MW 1094,3 · Apte 1057
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shravan श्रावण attested
relating to or perceived by the ear, audible
śrāvaṇa · MW 1097,1 · Apte 1059
Sasidharan शशिधरन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of śaśidhara: a name of Shiva, ‘bearing the moon’
śaśidhara · MW 1060,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Samasuddeen शमसुदिन compound
tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity + clear, bright (as a day or morning)
śama + sudina · MW 1053,3; 1224,3
Sakat शकट attested
a form of military array resembling a wedge
śakaṭa · MW 1046,1 · Apte 1027
Salina शालीन attested
an opulent householder; also having a fixed house or abode, settled
śālīna · MW 1067,3 · Apte 1042
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sakal शाकल attested
dyed with the substance called Śakala, on
śākala · MW 1062,1 · Apte 1038
Sathrughan शत्रुघन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of śatrugha: slaying enemies, Sch
śatrugha · MW 1051,1
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘the Tamil/Malayalam form of śatrugha: slaying enemies, Sch’; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Saly शल्य attested
a dart, javelin, lance, spear, iron-headed weapon, pike, arrow
śalya · MW 1059,1 · Apte 1037
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Santhesha शान्तेष compound
appeased, pacified, tranquil, calm + possessing sap and strength
śānta + iṣa · MW 1064,2; 169,2
Shamsher शम्शेर regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Samarajeeth शमराजित compound
tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity + illuminated, resplendent, brilliant
śama + rājita · MW 1053,3; 875,1
Saru शरु attested
a name of Vishnu; (more frequently) a missile, dart, arrow
śaru · MW 1056,3 · Apte 1036
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Sasadhar शशधर attested
‘bearer of hare-marks’, the moon
śaśadhara · MW 1060,1
Shanmukha षण्मुख attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); having six mouths or faces (Śiva)
ṣaṇmukha · MW 1109,3
Shanavas शाणवास attested
N. of an Arhat
śāṇavāsa · MW 1063,3
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sambhusimh शम्भुसिंह compound
being or existing for happiness or welfare + ‘the powerful one’
śambhu + siṃha · MW 1055,1; 1213,1
Shanmukhan षण्मुखन् regional
the Tamil/Malayalam form of ṣaṇmukha: a name of Skanda (Murugan); having six mouths or faces (Śiva)
ṣaṇmukha · MW 1109,3
Samaprabhu शमप्रभु compound
tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity + excelling, mighty, powerful, rich, abundant
śama + prabhu · MW 1053,3; 684,3
Shadab षाडव attested
confectionery, sweetmeats
ṣāḍava · MW 1110,3 · Apte 1066
Sathruhan शत्रुहन् attested
N. of a son of Śva-phalka
śatruhan · MW 1051,2
Sasidhar शशिधर attested
N. of a man
śaśidhara · MW 1060,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sampada शानपाद attested
a stone for grinding sandal
śānapāda · MW 1064,2
Saravar शरावर attested
a quiver
śarāvara · MW 1056,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sathadev शातदेव compound
joy, pleasure, happiness + heavenly, divine (also said of terrestrial…
śāta + deva · MW 1064,1; 492,2
Sanakar शनकर compound
quiet, calm, soft + a ray of light, sunbeam, moonbeam
śana + kara · MW 1051,3; 254,3
Sakthisimh शक्तिसिंह attested
N. of a man
śaktisiṃha · MW 1045,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sanajith शनजित compound
quiet, calm, soft + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
śana + jita · MW 1051,3; 420,3
Salabh शलभ attested
a grass-hopper, locust (fabled to be the children of Pulastya or of…
śalabha · MW 1059,2 · Apte 1036
Sambu शम्बु attested
a bivalve shell
śambu · MW 1055,3 · Apte 1034
Sameel शामील attested
made of the wood of the Śamī tree (Prosopis Spicigera)
śāmīla · MW 1065,3 · Apte 1040
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shashikant शशिकान्त attested
‘moon-loved’, the moon-stone
śaśikānta · MW 1060,2
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Samyam शाम्यम् attested
relating to peace, peaceful
śāmya · MW 1065,3
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Saphar शफर attested
Cyprinus Saphore (a kind of bright little fish that glistens when…
śaphara · MW 1052,1 · Apte 1032
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shant शान्त attested
appeased, pacified, tranquil, calm, free from passions, undisturbed
śānta · MW 1064,2 · Apte 1040
Safa शफ attested
a hoof (esp. the hoof of a horse)
śapha · MW 1052,1 · Apte 1032
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shamika शमिक attested
N. of a man g. bidādi
śamika · MW 1054,1
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shara शर attested
a partic. configuration of stars (when all the planets are in the…; also a sort of reed or grass
śara · MW 1056,2 · Apte 1035
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shayan शयन attested
lying down, resting, sleeping
śayana · MW 1055,3 · Apte 1034
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Shashwat शाश्वत attested
a name of Shiva; eternal, constant, perpetual, all (śāśvatībhyaḥsamābhyaḥ
śāśvata · MW 1068,3 · Apte 1042
Salwa शल्व attested
a kind of plant
śalva · MW 1059,3 · Apte 1037
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shaka शाक attested
the Teak tree, Tectona Grandis
śāka · MW 1061,2 · Apte 1038
Sharva शर्व attested
pl. N. of a people
śarva · MW 1057,1 · Apte 1036
Shaley शालेय attested
sown with rice
śāleya · MW 1068,1 · Apte 1042
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls.
Shalia शालीय attested
‘belonging to a house’ g. utkarādi
śālīya · MW 1067,3
Masculine in Sanskrit, but given mostly to girls; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shameek शमीक attested
N. of various men (esp. of a Muni
śamīka · MW 1054,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Safwan शफवान् attested
possessing hoofs or claws ( a hoofed animal)
śaphavat · MW 1052,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shakur शकुर attested
tame, quiet (as an animal)
śakura · MW 1046,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shamir शमिर attested
a small variety of the Śamī tree
śamira · MW 1054,1 · Apte 1034
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shabdaguna शब्दगुण attested
the excellence of the sound or form; also the quality of sounds
śabdaguṇa · MW 1052,3
Shachipati शचीपति attested
a name of Indra; lord of might or help (applied to Indra and the Aśvins)
śacīpati · MW 1048,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shadangajit षडङ्गजित् attested
a name of Vishnu; subduing the six members
ṣaḍaṅgajit · MW 1108,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shadbindu षड्बिन्दु attested
a name of Vishnu; having six drops or spots
ṣaḍbindu · MW 1109,2
Shadru शद्रु attested
a name of Vishnu; falling, perishing
śadru · MW 1051,3 · Apte 1032
Shadvadana षड्वदन attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan)
ṣaḍvadana · MW 1109,2
Shadvaktra षड्वक्त्र attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); six-mouthed, six-faced
ṣaḍvaktra · MW 1109,2
Shakma शक्मा attested
a name of Indra
śakman · MW 1045,1 · Apte 1029
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shakra शक्र attested
a name of Indra; strong, powerful, mighty (applied to various gods, but esp. to Indra)
śakra · MW 1045,1 · Apte 1029
Shaktidhara शक्तिधर attested
bearing or holding a spear
śaktidhara · MW 1044,3
Shaktigraha शक्तिग्रह attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan); (only ) holding a spear or lance
śaktigraha · MW 1044,3
Shambara शम्बर attested
best, excellent; also a cloud
śambara · MW 1055,2 · Apte 1034
Shambarari शम्बरारि attested
enemy of Ś˚
śambarāri · MW 1055,2
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘enemy of Ś˚’.
Shandha षण्ढ attested
a name of Shiva; a eunuch, hermaphrodite (14 or even 20 classes are enumerated by some…
ṣaṇḍha · MW 1108,1 · Apte 1064
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Shiva’.
Shankhi शङ्खी attested
a name of Vishnu; possessing the treasure called Śaṅkha; also possessing a conch
śaṅkhin · MW 1048,1 · Apte 1030
Shanmatura षाण्मातुर attested
‘having six mothers’, N. of Kārttikeya
ṣāṇmātura · MW 1111,1 · Apte 1066
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shansya शंस्य attested
a name of Agni; to be recited
śaṃsya · MW 1044,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shanti शान्ति attested
(with Jainas) of an Arhat and Cakra-vartin
śānti · MW 1064,3 · Apte 1040
Shantida शान्तिद attested
a name of Vishnu; causing tranquillity or prosperity
śāntida · MW 1064,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sharabha शरभ attested
a name of Vishnu; a kind of deer or (in later times) a fabulous animal
śarabha · MW 1057,2 · Apte 1035
Sharajanma शरजन्मा attested
‘reed-born’, N. of Kārttikeya
śarajanman · MW 1056,2
Sharana शरण attested
protecting, guarding, defending
śaraṇa · MW 1057,1 · Apte 1035
Sharirabhrit शरीरभृत् attested
‘containing the (future) body’ and ‘endowed with a body’ (said of…
śarīrabhṛt · MW 1058,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sharma शर्म attested
in comp. for śarman
śarma · MW 1058,3
Sharman शर्मन् attested
happy, prosperous
śarman · MW 1058,3 · Apte 1036
Sharngapani शार्ङ्गपाणि attested
‘holding (the bow) Ś˚ in the hand’, N. of Viṣṇu-Kṛṣṇa
śārṅgapāṇi · MW 1066,3
Sharngi शार्ङ्गी attested
‘bowman, archer’, N. of Viṣṇu-Kṛṣṇa
śārṅgin · MW 1066,3 · Apte 1041
Sharvaripati शर्वरीपति attested
a name of Shiva; ‘lord of night’, the Moon
śarvarīpati · MW 1058,3
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shashabindu शशबिन्दु attested
‘hare-spotted’, the moon
śaśabindu · MW 1060,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shashishekhara शशिशेखर attested
= śaśiśikhāmaṇi: ‘having the moon as diadem’, N. of Śiva
śaśiśekhara · MW 1060,2
Shashthipriya षष्ठीप्रिय attested
a name of Skanda (Murugan)
ṣaṣṭhīpriya · MW 1110,1
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shashtibhaga षष्टिभाग attested
a name of Shiva
ṣaṣṭibhāga · MW 1109,3
Shasta शस्त attested
auspicious; also recited repeated
śasta · MW 1044,1 · Apte 1038
Shasta शास्ता attested
a chastiser, punisher
śāstṛ · MW 1069,1 · Apte 1042
Shata शात attested
handsome, bright, happy
śāta · MW 1064,1 · Apte 1039
Shatadhriti शतधृति attested
‘having a hundred sacrifices’, N. of Brahmā
śatadhṛti · MW 1049,2
Shataka शतक attested
a name of Vishnu; consisting of a hundred, comprising or amounting to a hundred
śataka · MW 1051,1 · Apte 1031
Shatakratu शतक्रतु attested
a name of Indra; having hundred-fold insight or power or a hundred counsels
śatakratu · MW 1049,1
Shatamanyu शतमन्यु attested
a name of Indra; having hundred-fold wrath
śatamanyu · MW 1049,3
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘a name of Indra’.
Shatanana शतानन attested
Aegle Marmelos
śatānana · MW 1050,3
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shatananda शतानन्द attested
‘delighting hundred's’, N. of Brahmā
śatānanda · MW 1050,3
Shatavarta शतावर्त attested
a name of Vishnu; having a hundred tufts or curls (on the head; said of Śiva)
śatāvarta · MW 1050,3
Shatavarti शतावर्ती attested
a name of Vishnu
śatāvartin · MW 1050,3
Known only from the old word-lists, not from literature.
Shatrujit शत्रुजित् attested
a name of Shiva; id., Sch
śatrujit · MW 1051,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Shramana श्रमण attested
one who performs acts of mortification or austerity, an ascetic; also making effort or exertion, toiling, labouring
śramaṇa · MW 1096,2 · Apte 1058
Shrantha श्रन्थ attested
a name of Vishnu; (only ) loosening, looseness
śrantha · MW 1096,1 · Apte 1058
Shyamakantha श्यामकण्ठ attested
a name of Shiva; ‘black-throated’, a peacock
śyāmakaṇṭha · MW 1094,3
Shayaan शयान attested
lying down, resting, sleeping
śayāna · MW 1056,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shamal शमल attested
impurity, sin, blemish, fault, harm
śamala · MW 1054,1 · Apte 1034
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Shakti शक्ति attested
N. of a Muni or sage
śakti · MW 1044,3 · Apte 1028
Shankha शङ्ख attested
a shell, (esp.) the conch-shell (used for making libations of water…
śaṅkha · MW 1047,2 · Apte 1030
Shantikara शान्तिकर attested
causing peace or prosperity
śāntikara · MW 1064,3
Sarmad शर्मद attested
conferring happiness, making prosperous, propitious
śarmada · MW 1058,3
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name; in Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
No names of this kind begin with this syllable.
Salam शालम् attested
being in a house, (lam ‘at home’, )
śāla · MW 1067,1 · Apte 1041
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Sarabajeeth शरभजित compound
a kind of deer or (in later times) a… + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
śarabha + jita · MW 1057,2; 420,3
Sharma शर्म attested
Joy, bliss, comfort, delight; also shelter, protection, refuge, safety
śarman · MW 1058,2 · Apte 1036
Neuter in Sanskrit.
Santhoosha शान्तोषा compound
appeased, pacified, tranquil, calm + morning light, dawn, morning
śānta + uṣā · MW 1064,2; 220,1
Shaheen शहीन regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Shashi शशी attested
‘containing a hare’, the moon
śaśin · MW 1060,2 · Apte 1037
Sath शठ attested
false, deceitful, fraudulent, malignant, wicked
śaṭha · MW 1048,2 · Apte 1030
The dictionary's sense is unflattering: ‘false, deceitful, fraudulent, malignant, wicked’.
Shamim शमिम regional
Not a Sanskrit word, so the dictionary gives it no meaning.
Sasi शासी attested
punishing, chastising
śāsin · MW 1069,1
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Saki शाकी attested
helpful or powerful
śākin · MW 1061,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sanabam शनवाम compound
quiet, calm, soft + lovely, dear, pleasant, agreeable, fair
śana + vāma · MW 1051,3; 941,2
Sanasam शनशम compound
quiet, calm, soft + tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity
śana + śama · MW 1051,3; 1053,3
Samaseer शमासिर compound
tranquillity, calmness, rest, equanimity + ‘an arrow’, a beam, ray
śama + asira · MW 1053,3; 121,1
Shakti शक्ति attested
power, ability, strength, might, effort, energy
śakti · MW 1044,2 · Apte 1028
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sathajitha शातजित compound
joy, pleasure, happiness + won, acquired, conquered, subdued
śāta + jita · MW 1064,1; 420,3
Sathabatha शातभात compound
joy, pleasure, happiness + shining, appearing
śāta + bhāta · MW 1064,1; 750,3
Sravana श्रवणा attested
the night of full-moon in the month Śrāvaṇa
śravaṇā · MW 1097,2
Sabari शाबरि attested
N. of a man
śābari · MW 1065,2
In Monier-Williams only, not in Apte.
Sathabritha शातवृथा compound
joy, pleasure, happiness + will, at pleasure, at random, easily
śāta + vṛthā · MW 1064,1; 1007,3
Sanapreeth शनप्रीत compound
quiet, calm, soft + pleased, delighted, satisfied, joyful, glad
śana + prīta · MW 1051,3; 711,1
Shalu शालु attested
an esculent lotus-root; also a partic. fruit coming from the north
śālu · MW 1068,1 · Apte 1042
Neuter in Sanskrit; the dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
Sakari शाकारी attested
the dialect spoken by the Śakas or Śakāras
śākārī · MW 1062,1 · Apte 1038
The dictionary has the word, but never as anybody's name.
MW is Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1899), by page and column; Apte is The Practical Sanskrit-English Dictionary (1890), by page. Where a name is not a Sanskrit word, its Devanagari is worked out from the English spelling.
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