Shakuntala or Sakuntala?
Two spellings, side by side.
Shakuntala and Sakuntala are two spellings of the same sound. Shakuntala is listed with the meaning "Wife of dushyant; mother of bharat, wife of shantanu" and Sakuntala with "A bird raised woman, from mythology". Shakuntala is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Shakuntala | Sakuntala |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wife of dushyant; mother of bharat, wife of shantanu | A bird raised woman, from mythology |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Girl | Unisex |
| Written | शकुंतला | — |
| Say it | Sha-kun-ta-la | Sa-kun-ta-la |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Shakuntala and Sakuntala
Is Shakuntala or Sakuntala more common?
Shakuntala is more often searched and saved on this site; Sakuntala is also used.
Do Shakuntala and Sakuntala mean the same?
Shakuntala: "Wife of dushyant; mother of bharat, wife of shantanu". Sakuntala: "A bird raised woman, from mythology".
How do you say Shakuntala?
In parts: Sha-kun-ta-la. Sakuntala is said the same way.
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