Shaura
Shaura (शौर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Shura; descendant of the heroic Shura”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shaura (शौर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Shura; descendant of the heroic Shura”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shaura (शौर, IAST: Śaura) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Son of Shura; descendant of the heroic Shura”. Derived through the 'a-pratyaya' suffix from 'Śūra,' the grandfather of Krishna and father of Vasudeva, 'Śaura' identifies Krishna as the glorious scion of that heroic Yadava king.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Shura was a celebrated Yadava chieftain whose daughter Pritha (later known as Kunti) was given in adoption to his cousin Kuntibhoja, making Krishna and the Pandavas cousins through this lineage. The name 'Śaura' thus encodes Krishna's deep familial bond with the Pandava heroes and roots his avatara within a specific heroic genealogy. In Sanskrit, names formed with this suffix denote proud patrilineal identity, reminding devotees that God himself chose to honor the human families through whom he descended.
Shaura is an epithet of Krishna referenced in the Mahabharata and various Puranas; it is occasionally given as a traditional boy's name in Vaishnava communities. Pronounced shau-rah, with a soft 'au' diphthong.
Scriptural source
Shaura 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, Shaura aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 9.
Shaura — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Son of Shura; descendant of the heroic Shura
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaura mean?
Shaura is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Son of Shura; descendant of the heroic Shura”.
Is Shaura a boy or girl name?
Shaura is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shaura?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shaura aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shaura?
The Chaldean name number of Shaura is 9.
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