Shaktidhar
Shaktidhar (शक्तिधर) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”.
Shaktidhar (शक्तिधर) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”.
Shaktidhar means “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”. Shaktidhar (शक्तिधर · శక్తిధర్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”. It is formed from śakti (spear) and dhara (bearer). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “श” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows the common convention that "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
Shaktidhar name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shaktidhar |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | śakti (spear) + dhara (bearer) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शक्तिधर |
| Telugu | శక్తిధర్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śaktidhara |
| Pronunciation | Shak-ti-dhar |
| First syllable | श |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Shaktidhar
Shaktidhar is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- śakti — spear
- dhara — bearer
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Shaktidhar
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “श” of Shaktidhar falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
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How to write Shaktidhar
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शक्तिधर
- Telugu: శక్తిధర్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śaktidhara
How to pronounce Shaktidhar
Say it as “Shak-ti-dhar” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Shaktidhar
Saket, Shambhav, Shanmukh, Sharang, Sharv, Shrivats
Shaktidhar: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shaktidhar?
Shaktidhar means “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”. It is formed from śakti (spear) and dhara (bearer).
Is Shaktidhar a traditional or a modern name?
Shaktidhar is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shaktidhar written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शक्तिधर. In Telugu: శక్తిధర్. Sanskrit transliteration: śaktidhara.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shaktidhar?
Its first syllable “श” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
What is the numerology number of Shaktidhar?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 9 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Shaktidhar — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaktidhar mean?
Shaktidhar is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Bearer of the spear; Kartikeya”.
Is Shaktidhar a boy or girl name?
Shaktidhar is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shaktidhar?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shaktidhar aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shaktidhar?
The Chaldean name number of Shaktidhar is 1.
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