About Shakya
The surname Shakya is of Nepali origin and is associated with the Shakya clan, which is believed to be descended from the historical Shakya tribe of ancient India. The name Shakya is derived from the Sanskrit word "shakya," meaning "able to be seen" or "visible." The Shakya clan holds significant importance in Buddhism as it was the clan to which Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, belonged. Today, individuals with the surname Shakya are often associated with the Buddhist faith and its teachings.
The surname Shakya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shakya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shakya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in 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.