Shatrughan
Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Shatrughan
Shatrughan is a Sanskrit name composed of "shatru" (enemy) and "ghan" (destroyer), meaning "destroyer of enemies." The name originates from ancient Hindu mythology and literature, most notably as one of the four sons of Rama in the Ramayana epic.
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Etymology
Shatrughan is a Sanskrit name composed of "shatru" (enemy) and "ghan" (destroyer), meaning "destroyer of enemies." The name originates from ancient Hindu mythology and literature, most notably as one of the four sons of Rama in the Ramayana epic.
Shatrughan currently ranks #2,032 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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