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Shama

SHAH-mah2 syllables
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Means 'peace' or 'tranquility' in Sanskrit. (Sanskrit)

What does Shama mean?

Sanskrit: Means 'peace' or 'tranquility' in Sanskrit.. Shama is derived from the Sanskrit word 'shāma', which means peace or tranquility. It is often used in spiritual contexts.

Is Shama a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Shama in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Shama in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Shama suit?

Classic
Gentle

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Shama’s Dog Hotel Reputation

The other dogs at toy time are wagging their tails, wondering what Shama will be like. 'I hope they don't bring their zen garden! I'm not ready for that level of tranquility during fetch!'

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