Shyamabha
Shyamabha (श्यामाभा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who shines with a dark, lustrous hue”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shyamabha (श्यामाभा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who shines with a dark, lustrous hue”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shyamabha (श्यामाभा, IAST: Śyāmābhā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who shines with a dark, lustrous hue”. From 'śyāma' (dark, deep green-black, the color of a rain cloud) and 'ābhā' (radiance, luster), this name evokes the Goddess's complexion as the deep, fertile darkness that contains all potential and radiates an ineffable inner glow.
Meaning, etymology & significance
'Śyāma' is one of the most poetically resonant color-words in Sanskrit, evoking the deep blue-black of the monsoon sky, the rich darkness of new growth, and the tranquil depth of midnight — it is the color of the infinite. 'Ābhā' adds the dimension of active luminosity, so Śyāmābhā is not mere darkness but darkness that glows from within, like a star-filled night. This paradox of dark radiance speaks to the Goddess as the ground of being that transcends all conventional opposition.
The name is borne by Lalitā in Her aspect that overlaps with Kālī and Śyāmā, the dark-complexioned supreme goddesses; it is also a gentle, melodious given name suited to a girl. Pronounced 'SHYAA-maa-bhaa,' with all syllables receiving moderate stress.
Scriptural source
Shyamabha appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shyamabha — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who shines with a dark, lustrous hue
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shyamabha mean?
Shyamabha is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who shines with a dark, lustrous hue”.
Is Shyamabha a boy or girl name?
Shyamabha is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shyamabha?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shyamabha aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shyamabha?
The Chaldean name number of Shyamabha is 5.
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