Sanjukta
Sanjukta is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “United, joined”.
| Meaning | United, joined |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | সংযুক্তা |
| Pronunciation | SHON-jook-tah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sanjukta
Sanjukta is the eastern Indian pronunciation of Sanskrit samyukta, 'joined, united, connected'. The name is famous from the legend of Samyukta (Sanyogita), princess of Kannauj, who chose the Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan as her husband and eloped with him, a story told in the medieval Prithviraj Raso. Sanjukta is especially common in Bengal and Odisha.
Is Sanjukta a Hindu name?
Sanjukta is a Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families. Its romance comes from the Rajput legend of Samyukta and Prithviraj Chauhan rather than from scripture.
How popular is Sanjukta?
A well-known girls' name in West Bengal and Odisha.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanjukta mean?
Sanjukta means 'United, joined'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sanjukta a Hindu name?
Sanjukta is a Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families. Its romance comes from the Rajput legend of Samyukta and Prithviraj Chauhan rather than from scripture.
How do you pronounce Sanjukta?
Sanjukta is pronounced SHON-jook-tah.
Is Sanjukta a boy or girl name?
Sanjukta is usually a girl name.