Indian name meaning
Shantanu
♂ BoyShan·ta·nu · 3 syllables
Wholesome; a king in the Mahabharata
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| S | h | a | n | t | a | n | u |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 5 + 6 = 30, then 3 + 0 = 3. So Shantanu carries the name number 3.
About the name Shantanu
Shantanu is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Wholesome; a king in the Mahabharata.”
Spoken aloud it is Shan·ta·nu — 3 syllables. Shantanu is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shantanu mean?
Shantanu means “Wholesome; a king in the Mahabharata.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shantanu a boy or a girl name?
Shantanu is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shantanu?
Shantanu is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shantanu?
Shantanu has 3 syllables and is said as Shan·ta·nu.
What is the numerology number of the name Shantanu?
In the Chaldean system, Shantanu has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Shantanu a common name in India?
Shantanu does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Shantanu?
For a sister to Shantanu, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Basanti all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shantanu?
Bhanu, Manu, Tanu or Banu share Shantanu's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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