Shalini
Sanskrit · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Shalini
Shalini derives from Sanskrit and means "gentle," "soft," or "peaceful," rooted in the Sanskrit word "śalīn" (शलीन) meaning modest or well-behaved.
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Etymology
Shalini derives from Sanskrit and means "gentle," "soft," or "peaceful," rooted in the Sanskrit word "śalīn" (शलीन) meaning modest or well-behaved. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, and remains popular in India and among diaspora populations.
Shalini currently ranks #14,849 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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