Shakuntala

Meaning

The forest-born heroine

Mother of Bharata

Shakuntala means “The forest-born heroine, mother of Bharata”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Sanskrit

Language

Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition

Hindu

Name Type

Mythological

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The forest-born heroine

Gender Girl

Origin Sanskrit

Language Sanskrit

Religion / Tradition Hindu

Name Type Mythological

Popularity Popular

Questions About Shakuntala

What does the name Shakuntala mean?

Shakuntala means “The forest-born heroine, mother of Bharata”. It is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.

Is Shakuntala a boy’s or girl’s name?

On TotsName, Shakuntala is a girl’s name, chosen most often in Hindu families.

What is the origin of Shakuntala?

Shakuntala is of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is Shakuntala?

Shakuntala is rated popular on TotsName, and it begins with the letter S.

Can Shakuntala determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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