Sasikala
English
Etymology
From Sanskrit शशिकला (śaśikalā, “a digit or sickle of the moon”); ultimately शशि (śaśi) + कला (kalā)
Proper noun
Sasikala
- Daughter of Subahu, king of Kasi.
- A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.
References
- Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 699.