Shyama is a name shared by several persons, deities and cultural works of Indian origin. The word is most commonly associated with Hindu religious tradition, where it serves as an epithet for both a goddess and a god, and it has also been used as a stage name by actresses in Indian cinema. This article is a disambiguation overview of the principal subjects that share the name.
| Term | Shyama |
|---|---|
| Language of origin | Sanskrit |
| Common usage | Religious epithet; personal and stage name |
| Notable domains | Hindu religion, Jain monastic tradition, Indian cinema |
In Hindu tradition, Shyama is used as a name for the goddess Kali, referencing her dark complexion. The term is widely encountered in Bengali Shakta worship and devotional literature.
Shyam, a closely related form, is an epithet of the Hindu god Krishna, again alluding to a dark or dusky complexion.
Shyama (c. 247 BC – 151 BC) was a Jain monk of the ancient period.
Shyama (1935–2017) was an Indian actress who worked in Hindi films.
Shyama (died 1996) was an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films.
Shama Dulari (active in the 1940s and 1950s) was an Indian actress and dancer. She is often confused with the Hindi actress Shyama, although the two are distinct individuals.
Shyama is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film.