What origin is the name Shakuntla?

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

What are good brother names for Shakuntla?

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

Shakuntla

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shakuntla

Shakuntla

Girl

Indian

3 syllables

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

With Indian roots, Shakuntla is a girl name that means "Brought up by birds, The heroine of shakunthalam". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

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 Shakuntla

What does Shakuntla mean?

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

How popular is Shakuntla?

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Brother names that go with Shakuntla

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shakuntla has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 3.