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Shukla (name) means an Indian surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "white" or "pure," traditionally associated with Brahmin priests. Example: “Shukla is a common Brahmin surname in northern India.”

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An Indian surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "white" or "pure," traditionally associated with Brahmin priests.
"Shukla is a common Brahmin surname in northern India."
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Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit शुक्ल (śukla).

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Shukla” mean?
The word “Shukla” means an Indian surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "white" or "pure," traditionally associated with Brahmin priests.
How do you use “Shukla” in a sentence?
Here is “Shukla” used in a sentence: “Shukla is a common Brahmin surname in northern India.”
What part of speech is “Shukla”?
“Shukla” is a name.
What is the meaning of Shukla?
"Shukla" (name) means an Indian surname of Sanskrit origin, meaning "white" or "pure," traditionally associated with Brahmin priests.
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