Blessing, Fortune
Pronunciation: shah-goon
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Shagun is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Blessing". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: shah-goon. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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शकुन
fortunate
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
shah-goon
IPA
/ʃaːɡuːn/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Wednesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Shagun is a Sanskrit word meaning 'auspiciousness' or 'blessing'. It is a common name for girls in Hindu communities. The word is derived from the Sanskrit verb 'shag', which means 'to give'.
Ancient India
The practice of giving gifts or blessings, known as 'shagun', is mentioned in Hindu scriptures such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. For example, in the Mahabharata, when Arjuna sets out to fight the Kurukshetra war, Bhishma blesses him with shagun, which includes a bow, a chariot, and other weapons.
Epic period (circa 400 BCE to 400 CE)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
शकुन
fortunate
शागुन
fortunate
ஷாகுன
அவுக்கள் வழியாக வழிக்கப்பட்ட சுலவேற்றம்
శాగున
శశ్యప్రభాజ్జయిన
Shagun
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Blessing, Fortune
Shagun
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Blessing, Fortune
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