What origin is the name Shimala?

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

What are good brother names for Shimala?

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

Shimala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shimala

Shimala

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Shimala is an Indian unisex name meaning "Means a mountain or peak; an Indian name.".

With Indian roots, Shimala is a unisex name that means "Means a mountain or peak; an Indian name.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means a mountain or peak; an Indian name.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Shimala

What does Shimala mean?

Shimala is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Means a mountain or peak; an Indian name.".

How popular is Shimala?

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Brother names that go with Shimala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Shimala

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Shimala.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

More names with number 9

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shimala 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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Shimala

Shimala means "Means a mountain or peak; an Indian name." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)