Naamkaran · नामकरण
Shakuntala
हिन्दी:शकुनतल·ગુજરાતી:શકુનતલ
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Brought up by forest birds, queen of legend
About the name
Shakuntala is a beloved girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'Brought up by forest birds, queen of legend'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shakuntala
- What is the meaning of the name Shakuntala?
- Shakuntala means "Brought up by forest birds, queen of legend". It is a traditional girl name of Sanskrit origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shakuntala?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shakuntala is Kanya.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Shakuntala?
- The Nakshatra for Shakuntala is Hasta.
- How is Shakuntala written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): शकुनतल · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): શકુનતલ
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