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Shikha

SHIK-ha2 syllables
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Means 'flame' or 'light' in Sanskrit. (Indian)

What does Shikha mean?

Indian: Means 'flame' or 'light' in Sanskrit.. Shikha is a name of Indian origin that means 'flame' or 'light' in Sanskrit, often associated with brightness and enlightenment.

Is Shikha a good dog name?

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

Shikha in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Shikha 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 Shikha suit?

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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