Indian name meaning
Shakuntala
♀ GirlSha·kun·ta·la · 4 syllables
The mother of Bharata
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
| S | h | a | k | u | n | t | a | l | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 = 31, then 3 + 1 = 4. So Shakuntala carries the name number 4.
About the name Shakuntala
Shakuntala is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The mother of Bharata.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·kun·ta·la — 4 syllables. Shakuntala turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shakuntala mean?
Shakuntala means “The mother of Bharata.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shakuntala a boy or a girl name?
Shakuntala is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shakuntala?
Shakuntala is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shakuntala?
Shakuntala has 4 syllables and is said as Sha·kun·ta·la.
What is the numerology number of the name Shakuntala?
In the Chaldean system, Shakuntala has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
Is Shakuntala a common name in India?
Shakuntala appears 5 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Shakuntala?
For a brother to Shakuntala, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Sanchit all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shakuntala?
Ujjwala, Kamala, Nirmala or Sarala share Shakuntala's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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