Shatrugnha
/SH-AH-T-R-UH-G-N-AH/
Destroyer of enemies, the youngest of Rama's four brothers who conquered Mathura — Shatrughna is the least-known of the Ramayana's four royal brothers, the twin of Lakshmana who quietly conquered the demon Lavanasura and established the kingdom of Mathura
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Shatrugnha is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Destroyer of enemies, the youngest of Rama's four brothers who conquered Mathura — Shatrughna is the least-known of the Ramayana's four royal brothers, the twin of Lakshmana who quietly conquered the demon Lavanasura and established the kingdom of Mathura”.
Shatrugnha is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Destroyer of enemies, the youngest of Rama's four brothers who conquered Mathura — Shatrughna is the least-known of the Ramayana's four royal brothers, the twin of Lakshmana who quietly conquered the demon Lavanasura and established the kingdom of Mathura" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian families, Shatrugnha carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Shatrugnha's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Shatrugnha opens with “Sh”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
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See Shatrugnha's nakshatra reading →What does Shatrugnha's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Shatrugnha resonates in either tradition.
Shatrugnha's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Shatrugnha's full reading →
Does Shatrugnha go with your family's names?
Shatrugnha breaks into 8 sounds: /SH-AH-T-R-UH-G-N-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Shatrugnha sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Shatrugnha beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Shatrugnha — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Shatrugnha
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Common questions about Shatrugnha
What does the name Shatrugnha mean?
Shatrugnha means "Destroyer of enemies, the youngest of Rama's four brothers who conquered Mathura — Shatrughna is the least-known of the Ramayana's four royal brothers, the twin of Lakshmana who quietly conquered the demon Lavanasura and established the kingdom of Mathura." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Shatrugnha a boy or girl name?
Shatrugnha is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Shatrugnha?
Shatrugnha is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian families.
Is Shatrugnha a Hindu name?
Yes. Shatrugnha is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Shatrugnha mean in Sanskrit?
Shatrugnha originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Destroyer of enemies, the youngest of Rama's four brothers who conquered Mathura — Shatrughna is the least-known of the Ramayana's four royal brothers, the twin of Lakshmana who quietly conquered the demon Lavanasura and established the kingdom of Mathura."
What are common nicknames for Shatrugnha?
Common short forms of Shatrugnha include Shati, Shat.
What is the numerology of Shatrugnha?
Shatrugnha has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
What is Shatrugnha's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Sha", Shatrugnha falls under the Hasta nakshatra and Kanya (Virgo) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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