Shibi
Shibi (शिबि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”.
Shibi (शिबि) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”.
Shibi means “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”. Shibi (शिबि · శిబి) is a heritage Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”. It comes from the Sanskrit śibi. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शि” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 3, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) — by convention ("śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so").
Shibi name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shibi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | शिबि |
| Telugu | శిబి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śibi |
| Pronunciation | Shi-bi |
| First syllable | शि |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 3) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 3 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Virtue & character |
Meaning and origin of Shibi
Shibi is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word śibi, meaning “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shibi
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शि” of Shibi falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 3, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
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How to write Shibi
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शिबि
- Telugu: శిబి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śibi
How to pronounce Shibi
Say it as “Shi-bi” — 2 spoken syllables.
Shibi is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Shibi
Saarth, Sadbhav, Samagra, Samyak, Sanmay, Sanskar
Shibi: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shibi?
Shibi means “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”. It comes from the Sanskrit śibi.
Is Shibi a traditional or a modern name?
Shibi is a heritage name from Sanskrit tradition.
How is Shibi written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शिबि. In Telugu: శిబి. Sanskrit transliteration: śibi.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shibi?
Its first syllable “शि” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 3) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
What is the numerology number of Shibi?
3 in Chaldean numerology and 2 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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Shibi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shibi mean?
Shibi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Name of the king famed for self-sacrifice”.
Is Shibi a boy or girl name?
Shibi is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shibi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shibi aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shibi?
The Chaldean name number of Shibi is 3.
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