Find out how popular the first name Shuntana has been for the last 1 years (from 1986 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shuntana by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Shuntana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shuntana.

The history of the first name Shuntana

The name Shuntana has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, tracing back to the Vedic period of Indian civilization, around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "shun" meaning "proper" or "right," and "tana" meaning "body" or "form," suggesting the name could have originally signified a person of upright or virtuous bearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit text from ancient India. Here, Shuntana is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great Kurukshetra war. While little is known about this historical figure, his inclusion in such a seminal work speaks to the antiquity of the name's usage.

In the 5th century BCE, a philosopher named Shuntana is credited with contributing to the development of the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy, which focused on logic and epistemology. His writings, though largely lost to time, are referenced by later scholars as being influential in the field.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, a poet named Shuntana gained renown for his works in Sanskrit literature. Though few of his poems have survived intact, he is remembered for his mastery of the kavya poetic tradition.

In the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named Shuntana hailing from the region of Bengal is noted for his travels and teachings across Southeast Asia, helping to propagate the Theravada tradition of Buddhism in countries like Thailand and Myanmar.

Jumping ahead several centuries, a 16th century Rajput warrior named Shuntana Singh is recorded as having fought valiantly in the service of the Mughal emperor Akbar, distinguishing himself in battles against the Afghan forces. His bravery earned him the honorific title of "Raja" from the emperor.

While these are just a few examples, the name Shuntana has maintained a presence throughout various eras of Indian history, carried by scholars, poets, warriors, and religious figures alike, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry from which it emerged.

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