Sukla
Sukla is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “White, bright, pure”.
| Meaning | White, bright, pure |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | শুক্লা |
| Pronunciation | SHOOK-lah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sukla
Sukla is the Bengali spelling of Shukla, from Sanskrit shukla, 'white, bright, pure'. Shukla paksha is the bright fortnight of the lunar month, when the moon waxes, considered auspicious. Shukla is also a widespread Brahmin surname in North India, but in Bengal Sukla or Shukla is a girl's first name. It is also one of the epithets of Saraswati, the white-robed goddess.
Is Sukla a Hindu name?
Sukla is a Hindu name tied to brightness and purity, and to Saraswati, often called Shukla because of her white garments. The waxing-moon fortnight it recalls is a favoured time for Hindu rituals.
How popular is Sukla?
Mainly used as a girl's name in Bengali families; elsewhere Shukla is chiefly a surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sukla mean?
Sukla means 'White, bright, pure'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Sukla a Hindu name?
Sukla is a Hindu name tied to brightness and purity, and to Saraswati, often called Shukla because of her white garments. The waxing-moon fortnight it recalls is a favoured time for Hindu rituals.
How do you pronounce Sukla?
Sukla is pronounced SHOOK-lah.
Is Sukla a boy or girl name?
Sukla is usually a girl name.