# Shukra

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈʃuːkɹə/

## Definitions
1. The son of Bhrigu, and preceptor of the Daityas, and the guru of the Asuras.
2. Venus

## Etymology
From Sanskrit शुक्र (śukra, “bright”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shukra