Shalya

Shalya Meaning & Origin

About Shalya
The name "Shalya" is of Sanskrit origin and is predominantly used in Indian culture. It is derived from the word "shala" which means "arrow" or "dart." In Hindu mythology, Shalya is known as a skilled warrior and a charioteer who fought in the great Kurukshetra war. The name "Shalya" symbolizes strength, courage, and expertise in warfare.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shalya are female.

Shalya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/shalya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shalya in Braille

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

The name Shalya in braille

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

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

The name Shalya in sign language

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