Shatrughna
/S-HH-AA-T-R-UH-G-HH-N-AA/
Slayer of enemies — Shatrughna (shatru, 'enemy' + ghna, 'slayer') was the youngest of the four brothers in the Ramayana, twin of Lakshmana. Devoted to his elder brother Bharath, he ruled Madhupuri (Mathura) after defeating Lavana the asura.
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Yes — Shatrughna is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Slayer of enemies — Shatrughna (shatru, 'enemy' + ghna, 'slayer') was the youngest of the four brothers in the Ramayana, twin of Lakshmana. Devoted to his elder brother Bharath, he ruled Madhupuri (Mathura) after defeating Lavana the asura.”.
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Meaning & origin
Shatrughna is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "Slayer of enemies — Shatrughna (shatru, 'enemy' + ghna, 'slayer') was the youngest of the four brothers in the Ramayana, twin of Lakshmana. Devoted to his elder brother Bharath, he ruled Madhupuri (Mathura) after defeating Lavana the asura." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Indian, American, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayali families, Shatrughna carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Shatrughna's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Shatrughna opens with “Sh.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
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See Shatrughna's birth-star reading →What does Shatrughna's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Shatrughna resonates in either tradition.
Shatrughna's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Shatrughna's full reading →
Does Shatrughna go with your family's names?
Shatrughna breaks into 10 sounds: /S-HH-AA-T-R-UH-G-HH-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Shatrughna sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Shatrughna beside your family's names →
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Common questions about Shatrughna
What does the name Shatrughna mean?
Shatrughna means "Slayer of enemies — Shatrughna (shatru, 'enemy' + ghna, 'slayer') was the youngest of the four brothers in the Ramayana, twin of Lakshmana. Devoted to his elder brother Bharath, he ruled Madhupuri (Mathura) after defeating Lavana the asura.." It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Shatrughna a boy or girl name?
Shatrughna is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Shatrughna?
Shatrughna is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, American, Marathi families.
Is Shatrughna a Hindu name?
Yes. Shatrughna is a boy name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Shatrughna mean in Sanskrit?
Shatrughna originates from Sanskrit, where it means "Slayer of enemies — Shatrughna (shatru, 'enemy' + ghna, 'slayer') was the youngest of the four brothers in the Ramayana, twin of Lakshmana. Devoted to his elder brother Bharath, he ruled Madhupuri (Mathura) after defeating Lavana the asura.."
What is the numerology of Shatrughna?
Shatrughna has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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