What origin is the name Shikhini?

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

What are good brother names for Shikhini?

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

Shikhini

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shikhini

Shikhini

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Shikhini is an Indian unisex name meaning "Derived from the Sanskrit 'Shikha', referring to a peacock. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and pride, often used for its melodic quality.".

The meaning of Shikhini is "Derived from the Sanskrit 'Shikha', referring to a peacock. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and pride, often used for its melodic quality." — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Sanskrit 'Shikha', referring to a peacock. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and pride, often used for its melodic quality.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Shikhini

What does Shikhini mean?

Shikhini is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Derived from the Sanskrit 'Shikha', referring to a peacock. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and pride, often used for its melodic quality.".

How popular is Shikhini?

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Brother names that go with Shikhini

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Shikhini.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shikhini has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 5.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shikhini

Shikhini means "Derived from the Sanskrit 'Shikha', referring to a peacock. It symbolizes beauty, grace, and pride, often used for its melodic quality." — these names share that spirit.

Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Hannah — "Hannah comes from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'favour' or 'grace'. Hannah is the mother of the prophet Samuel." (Hebrew)