Shailender
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Shailender
Shailender is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shail" (mountain) and "Indra" (king of the gods), literally meaning "king of mountains" or "lord of peaks." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Indian communities, and carries significance in Sanskrit literary and mythological traditions.
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Etymology
Shailender is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shail" (mountain) and "Indra" (king of the gods), literally meaning "king of mountains" or "lord of peaks." The name is primarily used in Hindu cultures, particularly among Indian communities, and carries significance in Sanskrit literary and mythological traditions.
Shailender currently ranks #4,420 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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