Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Sukanya

“A good or virtuous young woman”

About the name Sukanya

Meaning
A good or virtuous young woman
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
S
Name number
2

Numerology of Sukanya

Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people.

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

Nakshatra for Sukanya

Shatabhisha

Naming syllable “Su” · ruled by Rahu

Pada 1234
Moon signKumbha (Aquarius)
DeityVaruna, lord of the waters
SymbolAn empty circle of a hundred stars

Independent, thoughtful and private. Described as a "hundred healers", with a talent for research and healing.

All Shatabhisha names
Sukanya 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 Sukanya

What does the name Sukanya mean?

Sukanya means "A good or virtuous young woman" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Sukanya a boy or a girl name?

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

Which nakshatra does the name Sukanya match?

The name Sukanya starts with the syllable "Su", which is a naming syllable of Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Sukanya?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Sukanya adds up to 2. Peacemaker: gentle, caring and good with people. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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