Find out how popular the first name Shalima has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shalima by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Shalima is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shalima.

The history of the first name Shalima

The name Shalima has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shalima," which means "tender" or "delicate." The name likely emerged during the ancient Vedic period in India, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.

Shalima was a popular name among ancient Indian royalty and nobility. It is mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts, including the Puranas, which are a collection of mythological and historical narratives. The name is also found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, dating back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shalima can be found in the 7th century CE. Shalima was the name of a princess from the Chalukya dynasty, which ruled parts of southern and central India during that time period.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Shalima. One of the most famous was Shalima Sultan Begum (1504-1562), a powerful Mughal empress who served as the chief regent of the Mughal Empire during the reign of her husband, Emperor Humayun, in the 16th century.

Another notable Shalima was Shalima Arisugawa (1888-1969), a member of the Japanese imperial family. She was the daughter of Prince Arisugawa Taruhito and Princess Kazu, and lived during the Meiji and Showa periods of Japanese history.

In the realm of literature, Shalima was the name of a character in the 19th-century novel "Sartor Resartus" by the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). The novel, which explored the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of clothing, featured Shalima as a symbolic figure representing the concept of beauty and grace.

Shalima was also the name of a famous Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived in the 20th century. Shalima Praveen (1920-2001) was a renowned exponent of the Kathak dance form and received numerous accolades for her contributions to the art, including the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Indian government in 1976.

While the name Shalima has ancient roots and a rich cultural heritage, it continues to be used in modern times, particularly in South Asia and among communities with ties to the Indian subcontinent.

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