Shatadru
Shatadru (शतद्रु) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”.
Shatadru (शतद्रु) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”.
Shatadru means “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”. Shatadru (शतद्रु · శతద్రు) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”. It is formed from śata (hundred), dru (running). 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").
Shatadru name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shatadru |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | śata (hundred) + dru (running) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शतद्रु |
| Telugu | శతద్రు |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śatadru |
| Pronunciation | Sha-ta-dru |
| First syllable | श |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Shatadru
Shatadru is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- śata — hundred
- dru — running
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Shatadru
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “श” of Shatadru 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 Shatadru
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शतद्रु
- Telugu: శతద్రు
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śatadru
How to pronounce Shatadru
Say it as “Sha-ta-dru” — 3 spoken syllables.
Shatadru is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Shatadru
Sarasi, Sharavati, Sravanthi, Srotaswini, Suktimati, Suryaja
Shatadru: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shatadru?
Shatadru means “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”. It is formed from śata (hundred), dru (running).
Is Shatadru a traditional or a modern name?
Shatadru is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shatadru written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शतद्रु. In Telugu: శతద్రు. Sanskrit transliteration: śatadru.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shatadru?
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 Shatadru?
8 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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Shatadru — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shatadru mean?
Shatadru is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Hundred-streamed; the Sutlej river”.
Is Shatadru a boy or girl name?
Shatadru is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shatadru?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shatadru aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shatadru?
The Chaldean name number of Shatadru is 8.
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