Shakuntala the story behind the name
Here is the story behind the name Shakuntala — where it comes from, what it means and why families still choose it.
Shakuntala, daughter of the sage Vishwamitra and the apsara Menaka, was raised by birds in a forest hermitage — her very name means "sheltered by shakunta birds." Her love story with King Dushyanta, immortalised by the poet Kalidasa, is among the most beautiful in all literature.
"A ring lost in a river, a king's forgotten promise, and a love that survived even that — such is her tale."
Graceful, patient and strong, Shakuntala represents natural beauty, devotion and quiet endurance. A daughter named Shakuntala carries elegance, resilience and a gentle, romantic spirit.
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