Shodashi
Shodashi (षोडशी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”.
Shodashi (षोडशी) is a Hindu girl name meaning “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”.
Shodashi means “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”. Shodashi (षोडशी · షోడశి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”. It comes from the Sanskrit ṣoḍaśī. Its first syllable “षो” is not in the standard naming chart; families usually group it under Hasta nakshatra by its consonant.
Shodashi name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shodashi |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | षोडशी |
| Telugu | షోడశి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | ṣoḍaśī |
| Pronunciation | Sho-da-shee |
| First syllable | षो |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 2 (Chaldean) · 2 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Divine & deities |
Meaning and origin of Shodashi
Shodashi is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word ṣoḍaśī, meaning “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shodashi
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “षो” of Shodashi falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). The first sound does not appear exactly in the chart, so this is the closest syllable — treat it as approximate.
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How to write Shodashi
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): षोडशी
- Telugu: షోడశి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): ṣoḍaśī
How to pronounce Shodashi
Say it as “Sho-da-shee” — 3 spoken syllables.
Shodashi is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Shodashi
Shailasuta, Sahitha, Sahithi, Saindhavi, Samyukta, Sarasangi
Shodashi: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shodashi?
Shodashi means “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”. It comes from the Sanskrit ṣoḍaśī.
Is Shodashi a traditional or a modern name?
Shodashi is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shodashi written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): षोडशी. In Telugu: షోడశి. Sanskrit transliteration: ṣoḍaśī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shodashi?
Its first syllable “षो” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: approximate — this syllable is not in the standard chart, so it is grouped by its consonant.
What is the numerology number of Shodashi?
2 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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Shodashi — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 2
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shodashi mean?
Shodashi is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “Ever sixteen; the goddess Tripura Sundari”.
Is Shodashi a boy or girl name?
Shodashi is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shodashi?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shodashi aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shodashi?
The Chaldean name number of Shodashi is 2.
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