Girl • Modern Tamil
Sakundala
சகுந்தலா
Signature Meaning
Sakundala (சகுந்தலா) is a classical feminine name from South Asian literature, best known from the heroine Śakuntalā in Kalidasa’s play. The name evokes grace, innocence, and a close bond with nature, often associated with gentle beauty and purity. It is a timeless choice for parents seeking a literary and traditional name.
Quick Facts
Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/ˈSa.Kun.Da.Laː/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 26 → Root 8 (Saturn / சனி)
S(3) + A(1) + K(2) + U(6) + N(5) + D(4) + A(1) + L(3) + A(1) = 26
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 21 → Root 3
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
9· Saturn (சனி)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeSA-kun-da-laa
Tamil syllablesச-கு-ந்-த-லா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./ˈsa.kun.da.laː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaakundaalaaSakoondalaSakundhalaSakoondhalaSakundazhaSakoondazha