Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ganesha)

Sham

Pronunciation /SHAM/

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“peaceful”

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Sham's Numerology

Free

The Expression (Destiny) number, calculated from the letters of Sham.

5
The Free Spirit
Keyword: Freedom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit (Hindu - Ganesha)
Starting soundSh
Numerology5 · The Free Spirit
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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S → Kanya (Virgo)
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Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Sham

Sham is a boy name of Sanskrit (Hindu - Ganesha) origin, popular among Indian families. It means “the calm, peaceful one (Ganesha)”.

Sham's Style

Sanskrit (Hindu - Ganesha) Indian Timeless Short Boy

Sham at a Glance

Popularity
68/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
32/100
Pronunciation
100/100

Sham is a moderately popular, easy to pronounce name with a balanced character.

Sham Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#49#81#1122015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↓ Falling
Est. Position
~#112

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Sham Name Profile

Meaningpeaceful
OriginIndian · Sanskrit (Hindu - Ganesha)
GenderBoy Name
First LetterS
Letters4
Syllables1
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score68/100

Moderately Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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