Indian name meaning
Santosh
♂ BoySan·tosh · 2 syllables
Contentment; satisfaction
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
The letters of Santosh add up to 28, which reduces to 1.
About the name Santosh
Santosh is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Contentment; satisfaction.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Santosh has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santosh mean?
Santosh means “Contentment; satisfaction.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Santosh a boy or a girl name?
Santosh is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Santosh?
Santosh is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Santosh?
In the Chaldean system, Santosh has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
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