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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.

BoySanskrit☾ Makar · Capricorn✶ UttarashadaPythagorean no. 5 · The Free Spirit4 syllables

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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