What origin is the name Shakunthala?

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

What are good brother names for Shakunthala?

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

Shakunthala

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shakunthala

Shakunthala

Girl

Indian

4 syllables

Shakunthala is an Indian girl's name meaning "Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam".

Parents who choose Shakunthala pick a girl name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shakunthala

What does Shakunthala mean?

Shakunthala is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam".

How popular is Shakunthala?

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Brother names that go with Shakunthala

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shakunthala has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 9.