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Shakuntala

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Shakuntala (name) means a feminine Indian given name, famous as the heroine of an ancient Sanskrit legend and play by Kalidasa. Example: “The story of Shakuntala is a classic of Sanskrit literature.”

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A feminine Indian given name, famous as the heroine of an ancient Sanskrit legend and play by Kalidasa.
"The story of Shakuntala is a classic of Sanskrit literature."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit शकुन्तला (śakuntalā).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Shakuntala” mean?
The word “Shakuntala” means a feminine Indian given name, famous as the heroine of an ancient Sanskrit legend and play by Kalidasa.
How do you use “Shakuntala” in a sentence?
Here is “Shakuntala” used in a sentence: “The story of Shakuntala is a classic of Sanskrit literature.”
What part of speech is “Shakuntala”?
“Shakuntala” is a name.
What is the meaning of Shakuntala?
"Shakuntala" (name) means a feminine Indian given name, famous as the heroine of an ancient Sanskrit legend and play by Kalidasa.
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