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Shyam (name) means a masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black," used as an epithet of the god Krishna. Example: “Shyam is a popular name for boys across northern India.”

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A masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black," used as an epithet of the god Krishna.
"Shyam is a popular name for boys across northern India."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit श्याम (śyāma).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Shyam” mean?
The word “Shyam” means a masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black," used as an epithet of the god Krishna.
How do you use “Shyam” in a sentence?
Here is “Shyam” used in a sentence: “Shyam is a popular name for boys across northern India.”
What part of speech is “Shyam”?
“Shyam” is a name.
What is the meaning of Shyam?
"Shyam" (name) means a masculine Indian given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "dark" or "black," used as an epithet of the god Krishna.
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