Sukanya
Sukanya is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beautiful maiden”.
| Meaning | Beautiful maiden |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सुकन्या |
| Pronunciation | soo-KUN-yah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sukanya
Sukanya joins su, 'good, lovely', with kanya, 'girl, maiden'. In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, Sukanya is the daughter of King Sharyati who accidentally blinded the sage Chyavana and then married him; the Ashvin twins later restored his youth, and her loyalty became proverbial. The name is used across India. The Indian government's Sukanya Samriddhi savings scheme for daughters has also made the word familiar.
Is Sukanya a Hindu name?
Sukanya is a Hindu name from the Chyavana legend, an example of devotion and integrity. It appears in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana.
How popular is Sukanya?
Familiar across India; the Tamil spelling Suganya is common in the south.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sukanya mean?
Sukanya means 'Beautiful maiden'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sukanya a Hindu name?
Sukanya is a Hindu name from the Chyavana legend, an example of devotion and integrity. It appears in the Mahabharata and the Bhagavata Purana.
How do you pronounce Sukanya?
Sukanya is pronounced soo-KUN-yah.
Is Sukanya a boy or girl name?
Sukanya is usually a girl name.