Indian name meaning
Satnam
⚥ UnisexSat·nam · 2 syllables
The true name of God
- Origin
- Punjabi
- Most used by
- Sikh families
- Commonly used in
- Punjab & North-West India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | a | t | n | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Satnam carries the name number 9.
About the name Satnam
Satnam is a unisex name of Punjabi origin, most commonly given in Sikh families and popular in Punjab & North-West India. It carries the meaning “The true name of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Sat·nam — 2 syllables. Satnam turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Satnam mean?
Satnam means “The true name of God.” It is a unisex name of Punjabi origin.
Is Satnam a boy or a girl name?
Satnam is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Satnam?
Satnam is of Punjabi origin and is most commonly used in Sikh families in India.
How do you pronounce Satnam?
Satnam has 2 syllables and is said as Sat·nam.
What is the numerology number of the name Satnam?
In the Chaldean system, Satnam has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Satnam a common name in India?
Satnam appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Satnam?
For a sibling to Satnam, families often stay within the same Punjabi naming tradition — Sandeep, Sarbjit, Satbir or Updesh all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Satnam?
Shabnam, Poonam, Sonam or Anam share Satnam's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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