Shandilya
Shandilya (शाण्डिल्य) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”.
Shandilya (शाण्डिल्य) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”.
Shandilya means “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”. Shandilya (शाण्डिल्य · శాండిల్య) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”. It comes from the Sanskrit śāṇḍilya. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शा” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows the common convention that "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
Shandilya name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shandilya |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A sage of devotion and the Chandogya |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | शाण्डिल्य |
| Telugu | శాండిల్య |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śāṇḍilya |
| Pronunciation | Shan-dil-ya |
| First syllable | शा |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and origin of Shandilya
Shandilya is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word śāṇḍilya, meaning “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shandilya
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शा” of Shandilya falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
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How to write Shandilya
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शाण्डिल्य
- Telugu: శాండిల్య
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śāṇḍilya
How to pronounce Shandilya
Say it as “Shan-dil-ya” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Shandilya
Shaunak, Samarpan, Sanak, Sanandan, Sanat, Satyakam
Shandilya: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shandilya?
Shandilya means “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”. It comes from the Sanskrit śāṇḍilya.
Is Shandilya a traditional or a modern name?
Shandilya is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shandilya written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शाण्डिल्य. In Telugu: శాండిల్య. Sanskrit transliteration: śāṇḍilya.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shandilya?
Its first syllable “शा” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
What is the numerology number of Shandilya?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 3 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Shandilya — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A sage of devotion and the Chandogya
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shandilya mean?
Shandilya is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A sage of devotion and the Chandogya”.
Is Shandilya a boy or girl name?
Shandilya is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shandilya?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shandilya aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shandilya?
The Chaldean name number of Shandilya is 6.
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