Shailja
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Shailja
Shailja is a Sanskrit name meaning "born of the mountain" or "daughter of the mountain," derived from the Sanskrit root "shaila" (mountain) and the feminine suffix "-ja" (born of).
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Etymology
Shailja is a Sanskrit name meaning "born of the mountain" or "daughter of the mountain," derived from the Sanskrit root "shaila" (mountain) and the feminine suffix "-ja" (born of). The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance in Hindu mythology where it refers to Parvati, the goddess consort of Shiva, who was born from the mountain.
Shailja currently ranks #1,677 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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