Shuklavarna
Shuklavarna (शुक्लवर्णा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is of pure white complexion”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shuklavarna (शुक्लवर्णा) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is of pure white complexion”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shuklavarna (शुक्लवर्णा, IAST: Śuklavarṇā) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “She who is of pure white complexion”. From 'śukla' (white, pure, bright) and 'varṇā' (color, complexion, caste), this name glorifies the Goddess as the one whose radiance is the purest white — the color of spiritual illumination, purity, and the full moon.
Meaning, etymology & significance
White (śukla) in Hindu iconography and philosophy is the color of sattva, purity, and transcendent knowledge. When applied to the Devī's complexion at the Ājñā chakra, it reflects the luminous clarity of pure consciousness that dispels the darkness of ignorance. 'Varṇā,' beyond color, also evokes the goddess's place among the varna-shaktis who preside over sacred syllables and the alphabet.
Śuklavarṇā is an epithet of Lalitā as she appears in the Ājñā chakra, her white brilliance symbolizing the undivided light of awareness. 'Shukla' alone is used as a given name in some traditions, while 'Shuklavarna' remains primarily a liturgical epithet.
Scriptural source
Shuklavarna appears in the Lalitha Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Lalitha.
Shuklavarna — Name Facts
- Meaning
- She who is of pure white complexion
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shuklavarna mean?
Shuklavarna is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “She who is of pure white complexion”.
Is Shuklavarna a boy or girl name?
Shuklavarna is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shuklavarna?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shuklavarna aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shuklavarna?
The Chaldean name number of Shuklavarna is 8.
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