Autumn, Coolness
Pronunciation: shee-sheer
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Shishir is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Autumn". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: shee-sheer. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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शिशिर
Frosty, Chilly, Clear Skies
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
shee-sheer
IPA
/ʃiʃiɾ/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Pearl
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Vedic Sanskrit origin · Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic · The name Shishir is mentioned in various Vedic texts, including the Rigveda and the Mahabharata. In Hindu mythology, it is believed that the god Indra bestows the gift of a clear sky and frosty mornings upon those who are pure of heart and mind. Thus, the name Shishir is considered to be a powerful and auspicious name, and is often given to children as a blessing for a long and prosperous life.
Historical Usage
The name Shishir is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shishira' which means 'the north or the cold season'. It is a name used in Hindu mythology for the deity Shani, the god of Saturn. Shani is often depicted as a dark-skinned deity riding a chariot pulled by two buffaloes. He is believed to bring both justice and misfortune, as he is the lord of karma.
Ancient India, around 2nd Millennium BCE
Another reference to the name Shishir can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. In this text, Shishir is mentioned as the name of a king of the Lunar Dynasty, who ruled over the region of Kalinga. He is known for his righteousness and is a key character in the great war of Kurukshetra between the Pandava and Kaurava clans.
Circa 4th Century BCE
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Translations
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शिशिर
Frosty, Chilly, Clear Skies
शिशिर
सेज़ोनी, शितल
சிஷிர்
அல்லவியல், ஆழ்வார்
శిశిర్
పోయే, శిటె
Shishir
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Autumn, Coolness
Shishir
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Autumn, Coolness
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