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Divine Personalities
Shakuntala
Shakuntala, the forest-raised daughter of Vishwamitra and Menaka and mother of Bharata, is the heroine of Kalidasa's celebrated play.
Also Known As — Names & Epithets of Shakuntala
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Shakuntala | Protected by birds As a baby, Shakuntala was protected by birds (Shakuntas), giving her the name Shakuntala. |
| Vishwamitra Putri | Daughter of Vishwamitra |
| Menaka Nandini | Daughter of Menaka |
| Bharata Mata | Mother of Bharata |
| Tapovana Kanya | Forest maiden |
| Sundari | Beautiful one |
| Mriganayani | Deer-eyed |
| Komala | Gentle one |
| Kalyani | Auspicious lady |
| Priyamvada | Sweet-speaking |
Related Baby Names
Divine names inspired by Shakuntala — tap any linked name for its full meaning, numerology & Rashi.
Shakuntala
Vishwamitra Putri
Vishwamitra
Menaka Nandini
Menaka
Bharata Mata
Bharata
Tapovana Kanya
Tapovana
Sundari
Mriganayani
Komala
Kalyani
Priyamvada