Shlok name meaning

About the name Shlok

Shlok is a Sanskrit baby boy name used in Hindu families. It means “Verse, hymn”.

Shlok has 5 letters and starts with the letter S. It is easy to say in Indian languages and in English.

You will also find Shlok in these lists: Modern names, Unique names.

Shlok and rashi

The first sound of Shlok (“Shl”) is not one of the standard syllables in the rashi naming chart, so it is not linked to a single rashi. If rashi matters to your family, check with your priest or see boy names by rashi.

Shlok in numerology

In Pythagorean numerology, each letter has a number. For Shlok: S(1) + H(8) + L(3) + O(6) + K(2) = 20 → 2 + 0 = 2.

So the numerology number of Shlok is 2. Number 2 is traditionally linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

Other spellings of Shlok

Families in different regions also write Shlok as: Slok.

Two-part names with Shlok

In Telugu and other South Indian families, Shlok is often joined with a second name. 40 such names are in our directory, for example:

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