Shubhendu
Shubhendu (शुभेन्दु) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The auspicious moon”.
Shubhendu (शुभेन्दु) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The auspicious moon”.
Shubhendu means “The auspicious moon”. Shubhendu (शुभेन्दु · శుభేందు) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The auspicious moon”. It is formed from śubha (auspicious) and indu (moon). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “शु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows the common convention that "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
Shubhendu name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shubhendu |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The auspicious moon |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | śubha (auspicious) + indu (moon) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शुभेन्दु |
| Telugu | శుభేందు |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śubhendu |
| Pronunciation | Shu-bhen-du |
| First syllable | शु |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 5 (Chaldean) · 3 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Sky, moon & stars |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Shubhendu
Shubhendu is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- śubha — auspicious
- indu — moon
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Shubhendu
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शु” of Shubhendu falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
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How to write Shubhendu
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शुभेन्दु
- Telugu: శుభేందు
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śubhendu
How to pronounce Shubhendu
Say it as “Shu-bhen-du” — 3 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Shubhendu
Sharadindu, Somadev, Somansh, Amalendu, Ardhendu, Dyumani
Shubhendu: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shubhendu?
Shubhendu means “The auspicious moon”. It is formed from śubha (auspicious) and indu (moon).
Is Shubhendu a traditional or a modern name?
Shubhendu is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shubhendu written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शुभेन्दु. In Telugu: శుభేందు. Sanskrit transliteration: śubhendu.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shubhendu?
Its first syllable “शु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śi/śu/śe/śo" are read as "si/su/se/so".
What is the numerology number of Shubhendu?
5 in Chaldean numerology and 3 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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Shubhendu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The auspicious moon
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shubhendu mean?
Shubhendu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The auspicious moon”.
Is Shubhendu a boy or girl name?
Shubhendu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shubhendu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shubhendu aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shubhendu?
The Chaldean name number of Shubhendu is 5.
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