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    Shakya or Sakya?

    Two spellings, side by side.

    Shakya and Sakya are two spellings of the same sound. Shakya is listed with the meaning "Lord Buddha, Energy circle or a form of chakra" and Sakya with "Means wise; of Sanskrit origin. It is often associated with the Sakya clan of ancient India". Shakya is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.

    DetailShakyaSakya
    MeaningLord Buddha, Energy circle or a form of chakraMeans wise; of Sanskrit origin. It is often associated with the Sakya clan of ancient India.
    OriginIndianSanskrit
    GenderGirlGirl
    Written——
    Say itShak-yaSak-ya
    PopularityLess often searched hereLess often searched here

    Questions about Shakya and Sakya

    Is Shakya or Sakya more common?

    Shakya is more often searched and saved on this site; Sakya is also used.

    Do Shakya and Sakya mean the same?

    Shakya: "Lord Buddha, Energy circle or a form of chakra". Sakya: "Means wise; of Sanskrit origin. It is often associated with the Sakya clan of ancient India".

    How do you say Shakya?

    In parts: Shak-ya. Sakya is said the same way.

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