Hindu boy name · Sanskrit origin

Shashank

“The moon”

About the name Shashank

Meaning
The moon
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
S
Name number
9

Numerology of Shashank

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 Shashank

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
Shashank 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 Shashank

What does the name Shashank mean?

Shashank means "The moon" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Shashank a boy or a girl name?

Shashank is used as a boy name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Shashank match?

The name Shashank 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 Shashank?

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

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