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“moon”
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| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hindu |
| Starting sound | Sh |
| Numerology | 1 · The Leader |
| Name-based Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Traditional gemstone | Emerald |
| Birth Rashi | Check with DOB + Time + Place |
| Loved by | 0 parents |
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Find Exact Rashi & NakshatraShashanka is a boy name of Hindu origin, popular among Indian families. It means “moon, hare-marked”.
Shashanka is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.
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