Shishteshta
Shishteshta (शिष्टेष्टा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the cherished desire of the virtuous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shishteshta (शिष्टेष्टा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the cherished desire of the virtuous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shishteshta (शिष्टेष्टा, IAST: Śiṣṭeṣṭā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is the cherished desire of the virtuous”. From 'śiṣṭa' (the disciplined, the righteous, the learned) and 'iṣṭā' (desired, beloved, worshipped), this name identifies Lalitha as the supreme aspiration of all noble and refined souls.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The word 'śiṣṭa' derives from the root 'śās' (to discipline, to instruct) and refers to those who are cultivated in virtue and sacred learning. 'Iṣṭā' comes from the root 'iṣ' (to desire, to seek), and in its feminine form means 'the desired one' or 'the cherished deity.' Together, Śiṣṭeṣṭā affirms that among all seekers, the disciplined and virtuous hold the Goddess as their highest aspiration.
This epithet of Lalitha highlights the Goddess's particular grace toward the righteous and the learned in Vedic and Tāntric traditions. Pronounced shish-TESH-taa, the name is relatively rare as a given name but richly meaningful.
Scriptural source
Shishteshta appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shishteshta — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is the cherished desire of the virtuous
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shishteshta mean?
Shishteshta is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is the cherished desire of the virtuous”.
Is Shishteshta a boy or girl name?
Shishteshta is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shishteshta?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shishteshta aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shishteshta?
The Chaldean name number of Shishteshta is 3.
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