Shakuntala Name Meaning
The name Shakuntala comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Shakuntala below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Shakuntala Name Meaning
Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, MarathiDerived from Sanskrit शकुन्त (shakunta) meaning "bird". This is the name of a character in Hindu legend, her story adapted by Kalidasa for the 5th-century play 'Abhijnanashakuntalam'....
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