Meaning & Origin
A name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shikha' meaning 'hair' and 'Lekha' meaning 'written'. It is believed that the person named Shikhalekha is blessed with knowledge and wisdom. They are learned and scholarly individuals.
Spiritual meaning
Endowed with divine knowledge
Language details
शिक्हालेखा
शिक्षा (learning) + लेख (writing)
शिखलेखा
शिक्षा (शिकायत) + लेख (रूप)
ஶிகலேகா
ஶிக்கம் (learning) + ஹேகம் (mark)
శిఖలేఖ
శిఖ (శిఖ్యత) + లేఖ (శోదీశేఖరుదు)
Shikhalekha
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Learned, Scholar
Shikhalekha
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Learned, Scholar
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
shee-kha-lek-ha
ʃiːkhaːlɛkʰaː
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Rudraksha
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Shikhalekha holds significant cultural importance in Hindu society, as it is associated with the wise and intelligent. In Indian mythology, Goddess Saraswati is the patron of knowledge, wisdom and learning. The words 'Shikha' and 'Lekha' are also associated with this goddess, as it is believed that the goddess put the essence of her 'Shikha' (matted locks) on Shivlingas (holy stones) as a symbol of imparting wisdom and knowledge to mankind. Hence, the name Shikhalekha is a carry-forward of that tradition, and it is generally considered a prestigious name in Hindu culture.
The name Shikhalekha also holds deep spiritual significance. 'Shikh' means learning, and 'Alekha' means that which is written or inscribed. Thus, it can be interpreted as one who has had the learning written within them, which is a testament to the potential for spiritual growth and enlightenment. The name implores the bearer to seek knowledge, wisdom and self-realization, while embodying the essence of the intellectual and spiritually evolved. It signifies a connection with the divine knowledge, and calls forth one's inner potential for growth and self-enhancement.
Cultural name • Root: Sanskrit • This name is derived from the words शिक्षा (learning) and लेख (writing). It is a beautiful name for a child who is destined to learn and write.
Historical references
The name Shikhalekha is derived from the Sanskrit words 'shikha' (topknot) and 'lekha' (mark) or 'sign'. This name was commonly used among the Jain monks in medieval India to denote the mark of initiation on their topknot.
Medieval Period (11th to 16th century)
Another reference to the name Shikhalekha can be found in the Skandapurana, an ancient Indian epic text. In this text, Shikhalekha is mentioned as the name of a sacred hill, which is believed to have been the site of a Jain Tirthankara's final liberation.
Ancient Period (possibly before 7th century)
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