Shuka
Shuka (शुक) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”.
Shuka (शुक) is a Hindu boy name meaning “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”.
Shuka means “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”. Shuka (शुक · శుక) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”. It comes from the Sanskrit śuka. 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".
Shuka name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Shuka |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Heritage |
| Devanagari | शुक |
| Telugu | శుక |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śuka |
| Pronunciation | Shu-ka |
| First syllable | शु |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 8 (Chaldean) · 6 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Spiritual & philosophical |
Meaning and origin of Shuka
Shuka is a heritage name from the Vedas, epics or history: the Sanskrit word śuka, meaning “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Shuka
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “शु” of Shuka 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 Shuka
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शुक
- Telugu: శుక
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śuka
How to pronounce Shuka
Say it as “Shu-ka” — 2 spoken syllables.
Shuka is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Shuka
Shandilya, Shaunak, Samarpan, Sanak, Sanandan, Sanat
Shuka: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Shuka?
Shuka means “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”. It comes from the Sanskrit śuka.
Is Shuka a traditional or a modern name?
Shuka is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Shuka written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शुक. In Telugu: శుక. Sanskrit transliteration: śuka.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shuka?
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 Shuka?
8 in Chaldean numerology and 6 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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Shuka — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 8
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shuka mean?
Shuka is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The sage-son of Vyasa, narrator of the Bhagavata”.
Is Shuka a boy or girl name?
Shuka is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shuka?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shuka aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shuka?
The Chaldean name number of Shuka is 8.
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