Shakya

Shakya Meaning & Origin

About Shakya
The name "Shakya" is of Sanskrit origin and is primarily associated with Buddhism. It is derived from the word "Shakya," which refers to the ancient Shakya clan to which Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, belonged. The name carries the connotation of being associated with the enlightened one and signifies a connection to Buddhist teachings, wisdom, and spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shakya are female.

Shakya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 K IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/shakya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shakya in Braille

Here's how to represent Shakya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shakya in braille

How to Spell the Name Shakya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shakya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shakya in sign language

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