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Shakuntala
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- Meaning:Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam, Mother of bharath, wife of shantanu
- Gender:Girl
- Numerology:9
- Syllables:4
- Religion:Hindu
- Origin:Indian
- Rashi:Kumbha
- Nakshatra:Hasta
More About The Name Shakuntala
The name Shakuntala is of Indian origin. In Indian mythology, Shakuntala is a revered character from the ancient Indian epic, Mahabharata. She is known as a beautiful and virtuous maiden who falls in love with King Dushyanta and becomes the mother of their son, Bharata.
Read MoreIn terms of meaning, the name Shakuntala is derived from the Sanskrit words "shakunta" meaning "bird" and "ala" meaning "protected." Hence, the name can be interpreted as "the one protected by birds" or "protected by nature."
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