Shishu
Shishu (शिशु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine child; the innocent, tender one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shishu (शिशु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine child; the innocent, tender one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shishu (शिशु, IAST: Śiśu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The divine child; the innocent, tender one”. From the root śiṣ (to leave, to remain, hence what is newly born and tender), Śiśu as a name of Vishnu evokes the wonder of the Divine appearing in utterly vulnerable, innocent childhood form — most vividly in the infant Krishna.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The image of the Lord as a child is one of the most beloved in Hindu devotion: the baby Krishna lying on a banyan leaf at the cosmic dissolution, or the infant Vishnu being cradled by Yashoda. In this name, the infinite takes on finite tenderness, inviting the devotee into a relationship of nurturing and maternal love for the Divine.
Śiśu as a given name is rarely used in modern times but carries immense devotional warmth, evoking the vātsalya-bhāva (parental devotion) that is one of the nine modes of bhakti. Pronounced śi-śu, it is gentle and brief, well-suited as an affectionate name.
Scriptural source
Shishu appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shishu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The divine child; the innocent, tender one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shishu mean?
Shishu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The divine child; the innocent, tender one”.
Is Shishu a boy or girl name?
Shishu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shishu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shishu aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shishu?
The Chaldean name number of Shishu is 5.
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