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Jatashankar

जटाशंकर

One who holds the matted hair of Shiva

Jatashankar is a compound Sanskrit name derived from 'Jata' (matted locks) and 'Shankar' (a name for Lord Shiva). It refers to the iconography of Shiva, highlighting his ascetic and powerful nature as the holder of the Ganges in his hair. It is a devotional name frequently used in Hindu families to honor Shiva.

BoySanskritMakar · CapricornUttarashadaPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit4 syllables
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Jatashankar in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiजटाशंकर
Bengaliজটাশংকর
Punjabiਜਟਾਸ਼ਂਕਰ
Gujaratiજટાશંકર
Odiaଜଟାଶଂକର
Teluguజటాశంకర
Kannadaಜಟಾಶಂಕರ
Malayalamജടാശംകര

Pythagorean numerology 5 · The Free Spirit — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as adventurous, curious, adaptable and energetic.

Makar rashi · Capricorn — element Earth, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Bho, Ja, Ji, Ju, Je and Khi.

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