Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Shakuntala

“Protected by birds”

About the name Shakuntala

Meaning
Protected by birds
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
S
Name number
9

Numerology of Shakuntala

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Shakuntala

Hasta

Naming syllable “Sha” · ruled by Moon

Pada 1234
Moon signKanya (Virgo)
DeitySavitar, the sun deity
SymbolAn open hand

Skilful, practical and witty. Traditionally linked with clever hands, craftsmanship and a good sense of humour.

All Hasta names
Shakuntala starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Shakuntala

What does the name Shakuntala mean?

Shakuntala means "Protected by birds" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Shakuntala a boy or a girl name?

Shakuntala is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Shakuntala match?

The name Shakuntala starts with the syllable "Sha", which is a naming syllable of Hasta nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Shakuntala?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Shakuntala adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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