Shashimukhi (शशिमुखी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Moon-faced”.
Shashimukhi means “Moon-faced”. Shashimukhi (शशिमुखी · శశిముఖి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Moon-faced”. It is formed from śaśin (moon), mukha (face). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “श” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo) — by convention ("śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa").
Shashimukhi name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shashimukhi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Moon-faced |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | śaśin (moon) + mukha (face) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शशिमुखी |
| Telugu | శశిముఖి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śaśimukhī |
| Pronunciation | Sha-shi-mu-khee |
| First syllable | श |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 9 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Sky, moon & stars |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Shashimukhi
Shashimukhi is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- śaśin — moon
- mukha — face
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Shashimukhi
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “श” of Shashimukhi 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 Shashimukhi
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शशिमुखी
- Telugu: శశిముఖి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śaśimukhī
How to pronounce Shashimukhi
Say it as “Sha-shi-mu-khee” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Shashimukhi
Shashiprabha, Somanshi, Somaprabha, Somashree, Sahitha, Sahithi
Shashimukhi: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shashimukhi?
Shashimukhi means “Moon-faced”. It is formed from śaśin (moon), mukha (face).
Is Shashimukhi a traditional or a modern name?
Shashimukhi is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shashimukhi written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शशिमुखी. In Telugu: శశిముఖి. Sanskrit transliteration: śaśimukhī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shashimukhi?
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 Shashimukhi?
9 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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Shashimukhi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Moon-faced
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 9
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shashimukhi mean?
Shashimukhi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Moon-faced”.
Is Shashimukhi a boy or girl name?
Shashimukhi is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shashimukhi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shashimukhi aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shashimukhi?
The Chaldean name number of Shashimukhi is 9.
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