Shakthi is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "power" or "strength." It is widely popular in South Indian cultures, particularly among Tamil and Telugu communities. The name Shakthi is often associated with Hindu mythology, as it is also the name of the consort of Lord Shiva, the destroyer god in Hinduism. In some traditions, Shakthi is personified as the Mother Goddess, embodying feminine power and energy. The name can be spelled variously as Sakthi, Shukti, or Shakti, with minor variations depending on regional scripts and languages.
The name Shakthi experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in 2015 and valleys in other years.