Power, energy, or force
In Hinduism, Shakti represents the primordial cosmic energy and the personification of divine feminine creative power. It is often used to refer to the Great Divine Mother or the consort of Shiva. The name carries deep spiritual significance, symbolizing the dynamic forces that are thought to move through the entire universe.
About 22 girls were named Shakti in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Bengali poet and novelist
Prolific Indian film actor
A character based on the goddess in various Hindu mythological adaptations · Indian Mythology
