Meaning & Origin
A divine blessing, a sign of good fortune, an auspicious beginning to any new venture
Spiritual meaning
A gift from the divine, a sign of grace and favor from the gods
Language details
शकुन
fortunate
शागुन
fortunate
ஷாகுன
அவுக்கள் வழியாக வழிக்கப்பட்ட சுலவேற்றம்
శాగున
శశ్యప్రభాజ్జయిన
Shagun
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Blessing, Fortune
Shagun
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Blessing, Fortune
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
shah-goon
/ʃaːɡuːn/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Wednesday
Lucky colors
Life path
2
Lucky stone
Citrine
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Rama is the name of a revered deity and the central character in the epic Ramayana. It is also a popular name for boys in Hindu communities.
Rama translates to "pleasing to look at," symbolizing inner and outer beauty. In Hindu mythology, Lord Rama is considered an embodiment of virtues such as truth, duty, and righteousness.
Historical references
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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