Shailendra
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Shailendra
Shailendra is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shail" (mountain) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of mountains" or "lord of mountains." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of several ancient Indian rulers, most notably the Shailendra dynasty that ruled in Southeast Asia during the 8th-9th centuries.
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Etymology
Shailendra is a Sanskrit compound name derived from "Shail" (mountain) and "Indra" (the king of gods in Hindu mythology), meaning "king of mountains" or "lord of mountains." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as the name of several ancient Indian rulers, most notably the Shailendra dynasty that ruled in Southeast Asia during the 8th-9th centuries.
Shailendra currently ranks #373 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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