Shatrughna
Shatrughna (शत्रुघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of enemies”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shatrughna (शत्रुघ्न) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of enemies”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shatrughna (शत्रुघ्न, IAST: śatrughna) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Destroyer of enemies”. From 'śatru' (enemy, from the root śad, to fall) and 'ghna' (slayer, destroyer), the name declares that this warrior annihilates all foes — a fitting name for the fourth son of Daśaratha, whose very birth foretold his role as the subduer of adversaries.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śatrughna is the youngest of the four immortal princes of Ayodhya, inseparably devoted to his elder brother Bharata just as Lakshmana was to Rama. His name is a compound of Sanskrit's most direct martial vocabulary: 'ghna' (from han, to strike down) is used in the names of great destroyers of evil across the tradition. Beyond his martial glory, Shatrughna is celebrated for his unwavering loyalty, selfless service, and the founding of Mathura after slaying Lavaṇāsura.
Shatrughna is a traditional Hindu name in use across India, particularly in communities with strong Vaishnava and Ramayana devotion. The 'śa' is a palatal sibilant (like 'sh'), and the 'ghn' cluster should be sounded as a single voiced nasal-aspirate.
Scriptural source
Shatrughna appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Shatrughna aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 8.
Shatrughna — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Destroyer of enemies
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shatrughna mean?
Shatrughna is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Destroyer of enemies”.
Is Shatrughna a boy or girl name?
Shatrughna is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shatrughna?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shatrughna aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shatrughna?
The Chaldean name number of Shatrughna is 8.
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