Shalini name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Usage: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Indian and Oriya
Pronunciation: SHAH-lin-ee
Meaning: Intelligent, Sensible, Talented, Charming, Modesty and One who is Modest
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What does Shalini mean?

Unheard-of Shalini is used principally in Sindhi, Hindi, Gujarati, Indian, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Kannada, Tamil, Oriya and Telugu has its origin in Sanskrit bestowed upon baby girls, Shalini means "Intelligent, Sensible, Talented, Charming, Modesty or One who is Modest".

How do I pronounce Shalini?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Shalini is SHAH-lin-ee. The pronunciation choose to emphasis on first SHAH syllable. Some people pronounce it as sh(a)-li-ni.

Variants of Shalini

Shaalini

Names that rhyme with Shalini

How popular is the name Shalini?

Shalini is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1970 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 1979, it ranked 3234th when 29 girls were named Shalini.

Over 778 babies in United States have been named Shalini. The given name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 2001 when it ranked 1617th.

In France, it has been in use since 1986 and peaked in 1986 when it ranked 2114th.

However things change on global perspective, Shalini is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 6000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Sri Lanka. As per our evaluation, over 230000 babies have been bestowed Shalini around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2020133966
2018137646
2017140936
2016128547
2014109459
2013903212
2012121928
2011710817
2010787315
2009733617
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Shalini in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands16186

What numbers say about Shalini?

People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. Number 1 reveals your positive attitude and originality. Changes don't represent a problem for you. On the contrary, you are all about change. You have no enemies. You like to prove yourself to people, even to people you don't like which is a big mistake. Think and give yourself some space to reconsider your actions and decisions.

Other names similar to Shalini, for name hunters

  •  Anagha - The uncommon unisex name Anagha is of Sanskrit origin used largely in Hindi and Marathi languages, Anagha means "Without Sin, Pure or Sinless"
  •  Mukul - The infrequent and modern unisex name Mukul means "Soul or Bud", used largely in Sanskrit, Sindhi and Oriya is originated from Sanskrit
  •  Ruchi - Unfamiliar Ruchi came from Sanskrit language bestowed upon both sexes and is used primarily in Kannada and Marathi, meaning of Ruchi is "Luster or Love"
  •  Kishori is used substantially in Bengali and Oriya has origin in Sanskrit given to both genders, Kishori means "A Young Girl, Young One or Young Damsel"
  •  Rupam - Largely used in Tamil and Indian, Rupam means "Beauty or Beautiful". Its origin is in Sanskrit is used as a baby boy name

Famous people named Shalini

  • Shalini, former Indian actress
  • Shalini Chandran in Desire of a Housewife as Actress
  • Shalini Kapoor in Sapoot as Actress
  • Shalini K. Grover in Unspeakable as Actress
  • Shalini Kantayya in Chasing the Sun as Director
  • Shalini Bathina in underPRESSURE as Actress
  • Shalini Sahuta in Ready as Actress
  • Actor Shalini Vatsa, renowned for movie Peepli (Live)
  • In 2007, Shalini Pal played the role of N in action film Ek Zakhm: The Blast.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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