👧 Sukanya — Name Meaning & Origin

Sukanya

“Good-natured girl; Good girl”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginSanskrit, Marathi
ReligionHindu
Used inIndia, Nepal · Maharashtra
RashiKumbh (Aquarius)
NakshatraShatabhisha (pada 4) · syllable “Su”
Numerology2 — gentle, caring and a peacemaker
Letters7 · starts with S
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Sukanya?

Sukanya means "Good-natured girl; Good girl" (Sanskrit, Marathi origin).

Is Sukanya a boy or girl name?

Sukanya is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Sukanya from?

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

What is the rashi of the name Sukanya?

By its first syllable "Su", Sukanya belongs to Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi and Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4), following the traditional Namakshar system.

What is the lucky number for Sukanya?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Sukanya adds up to 2, linked with being gentle, caring and a peacemaker.

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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