Shukra
Shukra (शुक्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bright one; pure, brilliant, luminous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shukra (शुक्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bright one; pure, brilliant, luminous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shukra (शुक्र, IAST: Śukra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bright one; pure, brilliant, luminous”. From the Sanskrit root śuc (to shine or be pure), Śukra conveys radiant purity, and as an epithet of Vishnu it speaks to the Lord's immaculate, unsullied effulgence that transcends all darkness and impurity.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Śukra is a richly layered Sanskrit word denoting brightness, purity, and the essence of luminous energy; it is also the Vedic name for the planet Venus and the divine preceptor of the asuras. When applied to Vishnu in the Sahasranama, it celebrates the Lord's transcendent purity and His nature as the brightest of all luminous essences in the universe. The name invites the devotee to contemplate a purity so absolute that no shadow of tamas or rajas can approach it.
As a given name, Shukra is occasionally used in traditional Hindu families, though it is more commonly recognised as the name of the planet Venus or the sage Shukracharya. Pronounced shoo-kra, with a short u and a conjunct kr, it is relatively rare as a modern boy's name and may benefit from the more familiar alternate Shukra.
Scriptural source
Shukra appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shukra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The bright one; pure, brilliant, luminous
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shukra mean?
Shukra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The bright one; pure, brilliant, luminous”.
Is Shukra a boy or girl name?
Shukra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shukra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shukra aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shukra?
The Chaldean name number of Shukra is 1.
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