👦 Shukra — Name Meaning & Origin

Shukra

“Venus; Teacher of the asuras”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal
RashiKanya (Virgo)
NakshatraHasta (pada 2) · syllable “Shu”
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters6 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Shukra?

Shukra means "Venus; Teacher of the asuras" (Sanskrit origin).

Is Shukra a boy or girl name?

Shukra is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Shukra from?

Shukra is used as a Hindu name in India, Nepal.

What is the rashi of the name Shukra?

By its first syllable "Shu", Shukra belongs to Kanya (Virgo) rashi and Hasta nakshatra (pada 2), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Shukra?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Shukra adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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