Sasikala

English

Etymology

From Sanskrit शशिकला (śaśikalā, “a digit or sickle of the moon”); ultimately शशि (śaśi) + कला (kalā).

Proper noun

Sasikala

1. Daughter of Subahu, king of Kasi.
2. A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.

References

1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 699.