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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Most individuals with the name Shakya are female.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Shakya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.