What origin is the name Sakuntla?

Sakuntla comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sakuntla?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sakuntla — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sakuntla?

Sakuntla starts with the syllable “Sa” (सा), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Sakuntla

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sakuntla

Sakuntla

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Sakuntla is an Indian unisex name meaning "A bird raised woman, from mythology".

The meaning of Sakuntla is "A bird raised woman, from mythology" — a unisex name of Indian origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A bird raised woman, from mythology

Popularity

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Quick answers about Sakuntla

What does Sakuntla mean?

Sakuntla is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A bird raised woman, from mythology".

How popular is Sakuntla?

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Brother names that go with Sakuntla

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Sakuntla

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Sakuntla.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Sa” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.