Shefalika
Shefalika (शेफालिका) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The night-flowering jasmine”.
Shefalika (शेफालिका) is a Hindu girl name meaning “The night-flowering jasmine”.
Shefalika means “The night-flowering jasmine”. Shefalika (शेफालिका · శేఫాలిక) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “The night-flowering jasmine”. It comes from the Sanskrit śephālikā. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शे” falls in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 1, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows the common convention that "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
Shefalika name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shefalika |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The night-flowering jasmine |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शेफालिका |
| Telugu | శేఫాలిక |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śephālikā |
| Pronunciation | She-fa-li-ka |
| First syllable | शे |
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada (pada 1) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 2 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Flowers & plants |
Meaning and origin of Shefalika
Shefalika is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word śephālikā, meaning “The night-flowering jasmine”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shefalika
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शे” of Shefalika falls in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, pada 1, 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 Shefalika
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शेफालिका
- Telugu: శేఫాలిక
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śephālikā
How to pronounce Shefalika
Say it as “She-fa-li-ka” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Shefalika
Saugandhika, Sevanti, Shami, Somavalli, Swarnalata, Bakula
Shefalika: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shefalika?
Shefalika means “The night-flowering jasmine”. It comes from the Sanskrit śephālikā.
Is Shefalika a traditional or a modern name?
Shefalika is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shefalika written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शेफालिका. In Telugu: శేఫాలిక. Sanskrit transliteration: śephālikā.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shefalika?
Its first syllable “शे” falls in Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra (pada 1) 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 Shefalika?
2 in Chaldean numerology and 9 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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Shefalika — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The night-flowering jasmine
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shefalika mean?
Shefalika is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “The night-flowering jasmine”.
Is Shefalika a boy or girl name?
Shefalika is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shefalika?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shefalika aligns with the Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shefalika?
The Chaldean name number of Shefalika is 2.
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