Girl • Modern Tamil
Sakuna
சகுணா
Signature Meaning
Sakuna is a given name found in Tamil-speaking communities. It is often associated with the Sanskrit word shakuna, commonly translated as “omen” or “sign,” and sometimes linked to birds seen as prophetic. The name evokes ideas of guidance, foresight, and auspicious signs, though the exact origin in Tamil usage is uncertain.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ˈSaɡUɳAː/
Starts with2 / T
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
S(3) + A(1) + K(2) + U(6) + N(5) + A(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 13 → Root 4
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
8· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSAH-koo-naa
Tamil syllablesச-கு-ணா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈsaɡuɳaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaakunaaSakoonaSaakoonaaShakunaShaakunaaShakoona