The baby name Shilpee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɪlpiː/ (SHIL-pee).
The baby name Shilpee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɪlpiː/ (SHIL-pee).
Shilpee is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shilpee is a modern South Asian feminine name rooted in Sanskrit shilpi, meaning “sculptor, artisan, artist,” from shilpa “art, craft, skill.” The name evokes creativity, craftsmanship, and refined skill. In Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, and related languages, shilpi denotes a maker of images or skilled craftsperson and appears in classical texts and the Shilpa Shastra tradition.
As a given name, Shilpee rose in the 20th century with the revival of Sanskrit-derived names across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and it remains uncommon but familiar. Shilpee functions chiefly as a feminine name, though the underlying noun is gender-neutral. Variant spellings include Shilpi (most common), Silpi, and Shilpee as an English-friendly transliteration highlighting the long final “ee” sound; related names include Shilpa (“art, craft”) and Shilpita (“crafted/creative,” rare). The name carries associations with artisanship and the divine architect tradition (Vishvakarma) and suits families drawn to meanings of artistry and skill.
Shilpee is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 27 times, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #401 | 6 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #620 | 12 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Shilpee is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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