God of Gods
Pronunciation: shy-ah-mal
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Shyamal is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "God of Gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: shy-ah-mal. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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श्यामल
श्याम
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
shy-ah-mal
IPA
ʃʱjaːmaːl
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
5
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to Puranic literature, Lord Shiva is described as having a dark blue complexion, often referred to as 'Neel' or 'Shyamal'. This association is found in various Hindu texts, including the Shiva Purana and the Mahabharata.
Pre-Medieval Period (circa 400 BC to 1300 AD)
The name 'Shyamal' is also mentioned in the Rajasthani literature, particularly in the context of the Rajput rulers of Rajasthan. This name was often used as a royal title or epithet, symbolizing power, strength, and darkness, much like the God Shiva.
Medieval Period (circa 1200 AD to 1800 AD)
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
श्यामल
श्याम
श्यामल
श्याम
சியமல்
சியம்
శ్యామల్లు
శ్యామ
Shyamal
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Gods
Shyamal
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Gods
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