Verse, hymn, or prayer
In Sanskrit, a shloka is a specific poetic meter used in classical Indian epic verse. It traditionally refers to a couplet or stanza of spiritual or philosophical significance found in sacred Hindu texts.
Less common today
Shloka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,655 in 2019.
Indian philanthropist and prominent business figure
Indian socialite and member of the Birla family
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
