Shardul (शार्दूल) is a Hindu boy name meaning “Tiger; the foremost”.
Shardul means “Tiger; the foremost”. Shardul (शार्दूल · శార్దూల్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “Tiger; the foremost”. It comes from the Sanskrit śārdūla. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शा” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo) — by convention ("śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa").
Shardul name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shardul |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Tiger; the foremost |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शार्दूल |
| Telugu | శార్దూల్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śārdūla |
| Pronunciation | Shaar-dool |
| First syllable | शा |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Strength & courage |
Meaning and origin of Shardul
Shardul is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word śārdūla, meaning “Tiger; the foremost”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shardul
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शा” of Shardul 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 Shardul
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शार्दूल
- Telugu: శార్దూల్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śārdūla
How to pronounce Shardul
Say it as “Shaar-dool” — 2 spoken syllables.
Shardul is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Shardul
Sarvadaman, Shauryansh, Saarth, Sadbhav, Sadyojat, Sahith
Shardul: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shardul?
Shardul means “Tiger; the foremost”. It comes from the Sanskrit śārdūla.
Is Shardul a traditional or a modern name?
Shardul is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shardul written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शार्दूल. In Telugu: శార్దూల్. Sanskrit transliteration: śārdūla.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shardul?
Its first syllable “शा” 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 Shardul?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 2 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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Shardul — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Tiger; the foremost
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shardul mean?
Shardul is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Tiger; the foremost”.
Is Shardul a boy or girl name?
Shardul is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shardul?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shardul aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shardul?
The Chaldean name number of Shardul is 6.
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