Silambu
Sanskrit/Tamil · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Silambu
Silambu is a Tamil name derived from the Sanskrit word "śilamba" (शिलम्ब), meaning "anklet" or "bell anklet," referring to the ornamental bells worn around the ankle in South Asian tradition.
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Etymology
Silambu is a Tamil name derived from the Sanskrit word "śilamba" (शिलम्ब), meaning "anklet" or "bell anklet," referring to the ornamental bells worn around the ankle in South Asian tradition. The name carries significance in classical Tamil and Sanskrit literature as a symbol of grace and femininity.
The name is primarily used in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil-speaking communities in South India, with roots in Hindu and ancient Tamil cultural traditions; it appears in classical Tamil poetry and remains common in Hindu families.
Silambu currently ranks #3,943 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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