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    Meaning
    • From the Sanskrit 'shasti' or 'shas', meaning to rule or punish. It implies one who has the authority to govern or teach.
    • A revered name often associated with Lord Ayyappa, meaning a teacher or ruler who guides others on the path of righteousness.
    OriginIndianTamil
    Native script—சாஸ்தா (Tamil script)
    GenderBoyBoy
    Popularity
    Syllables22
    First letterSS
    Rashikumbhkumbh
    Numerology8: ambition, strength and determination3: creativity, joy and self-expression

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