What origin is the name Shema?

Shema comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Shema?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shema — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Shema

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shema

Shema

Girl

Indian

2 syllables

Shema is an Indian girl's name meaning "Spice or sweet smelling".

Shema is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Spice or sweet smelling". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Spice or sweet smelling

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shema

What does Shema mean?

Shema is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Spice or sweet smelling".

How popular is Shema?

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Brother names that go with Shema

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shema has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 9.