Indian name meaning
Shakti
♀ GirlShak·ti · 2 syllables
Power; a goddess
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | h | a | k | t | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Shakti carries the name number 7.
About the name Shakti
Shakti is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Power; a goddess.”
Spoken aloud it is Shak·ti — 2 syllables. Shakti turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakti mean?
Shakti means “Power; a goddess.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shakti a boy or a girl name?
Shakti is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shakti?
Shakti is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shakti?
Shakti has 2 syllables and is said as Shak·ti.
What is the numerology number of the name Shakti?
In the Chaldean system, Shakti has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Shakti a common name in India?
Shakti appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shakti?
For a brother to Shakti, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dhirendra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shakti?
Bhakti, Aditi, Preeti or Saraswati share Shakti's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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