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Shakthi

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Pronounced SHAHK-tee /ˈʃɑk.ti/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shakti, 'power, energy, capability'. In Hindu tradition Shakti is the divine feminine power that animates the cosmos, and is a name of the Goddess herself. Shakthi is a common Tamil and South Indian spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Shakthi is Sanskrit shakti — 'power, energy' — and, in Hindu tradition, the divine feminine and a name of the Goddess (said 'SHAHK-tee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit shakti, 'power, energy, capability'. In Hindu tradition Shakti is the divine feminine power that animates the cosmos, and is a name of the Goddess herself. Shakthi is a common Tamil and South Indian spelling.
U.S. rank (2021)#14985 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520012021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shakthi comes from Sanskrit shakti, 'power, energy, capability'. In Hindu tradition Shakti is the divine feminine — the animating power of the cosmos and a name of the Goddess, worshipped in many forms. The -th- spelling is common in Tamil Nadu and South India. Families give it as a name of strength and devotion, and we treat it with the respect it carries (said 'SHAHK-tee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, deeply meaningful in India.

Did you know? In Hindu thought, Shakti is not just strength but the living energy behind creation itself — the divine feminine power. It is a name given with real weight.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Shakthi — Sanskrit shakti 'power, energy'; the divine feminine in Hindu tradition

Variations

ShaktiSakthiShaktih

Nicknames

ShakThi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakthi mean?

It means 'power, energy' in Sanskrit. In Hindu tradition Shakti is the divine feminine power and a name of the Goddess.

How do you pronounce Shakthi?

It's said SHAHK-tee /ˈʃɑk.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shakthi a boy or girl name?

Shakthi is used mainly as a girl's name; in South India it is occasionally given to boys as well.

How popular is Shakthi?

Shakthi is a rare name for girls in the U.S., though it is well used in India.

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