Shankar
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- Meaning:Lord Shiva, Causing happiness, Conferring good fortune, Auspicious, An epithet of Shiva, Name of a celebrated teacher of Vedanta philosophy shankaracharya, Name of a Raaga, Name of Lord Shiva
- Gender:Boy
- Numerology:9
- Syllables:3
- Religion:Hindu
- Origin:Indian
- Rashi:Kumbha
- Nakshatra:Hasta
More About The Name Shankar
The name Shankar is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used in India. It is derived from the combination of two words: "sham," meaning auspiciousness, and "kara," meaning maker or doer, giving the name Shankar the overall meaning of "auspicious maker" or "one who brings good fortune."
Read MoreIn Hinduism, Shankar is also an epithet of Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of the religion. Lord Shankar represents the destroyer aspect of the Hindu trinity and is worshipped by millions of devotees worldwide.
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