Shaunaka

pronounced /Shau-na-ka/

हिन्दी:शૌनक·ગુજરાતી:શૌનક

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Vedic master of the Rigveda Anukramani and teacher in Naimisharanya.

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Shaunaka is a traditional Sanskrit boy name meaning 'Vedic master of the Rigveda Anukramani and teacher in Naimisharanya'.

What is the meaning of the name Shaunaka?: Shaunaka means "Vedic master of the Rigveda Anukramani and teacher in Naimisharanya.". It is a traditional boy name of Sanskrit origin.
What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shaunaka?: The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Shaunaka is Kanya.
What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Shaunaka?: The Nakshatra for Shaunaka is Hasta.
How is Shaunaka written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?: हिन्दी (Devanagari): शૌनक · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): શૌનક

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