What origin is the name Shatrughn?

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

What are good brother names for Shatrughn?

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

Shatrughn

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shatrughn

Shatrughn

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Shatrughn is an Indian unisex name meaning "Slayer of enemies".

Parents who choose Shatrughn pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Slayer of enemies". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Slayer of enemies

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Shatrughn

What does Shatrughn mean?

Shatrughn is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Slayer of enemies".

How popular is Shatrughn?

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Brother names that go with Shatrughn

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Shatrughn

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Shatrughn.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shatrughn has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 7.