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Shakuntala

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Pronounced shah-KOON-tah-lah /ʃɑˈkun.tɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Shakuntala, 'bird-protected; one raised by birds' (from shakunta, 'bird'); the heroine of the Mahabharata and of Kalidasa's play, raised by birds in the forest; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Bird-protected; raised by birds: Shakuntala is a Hindu heroine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'shah-KOON-tah-lah'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Shakuntala, 'bird-protected; one raised by birds' (from shakunta, 'bird'); the heroine of the Mahabharata and of Kalidasa's play, raised by birds in the forest; we note the myth

History & Origin

Shakuntala comes from the Sanskrit Shakuntala, 'bird-protected; one raised by birds' (from shakunta, 'bird'); the heroine of the Mahabharata (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'shah-KOON-tah-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, bird-protected at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shakuntala is 'bird-protected; one raised by birds' in Sanskrit (from shakunta, 'bird') — the heroine of the Mahabharata and Kalidasa's play, raised by birds in the forest — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'shah-KOON-tah-lah').
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References — Shakuntala — Hindu mythology; heroine

Variations

SakuntalaShakuntala

Nicknames

Shaku

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shakuntala mean?

Shakuntala is Sanskrit for 'bird-protected; one raised by birds' (from shakunta); the heroine of the Mahabharata. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Shakuntala?

It's said shah-KOON-tah-lah /ʃɑˈkun.tɑ.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Shakuntala a boy or girl name?

Shakuntala is a girl's name.

How popular is Shakuntala?

Shakuntala is a very rare name in the U.S.

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