Indian name meaning
Shanti
♀ GirlShan·ti · 2 syllables
Peace; tranquillity
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| S | h | a | n | t | i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 4 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Shanti carries the name number 1.
About the name Shanti
Shanti is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Peace; tranquillity.”
Spoken aloud it is Shan·ti — 2 syllables. Shanti appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shanti mean?
Shanti means “Peace; tranquillity.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shanti a boy or a girl name?
Shanti is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shanti?
Shanti is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shanti?
Shanti has 2 syllables and is said as Shan·ti.
What is the numerology number of the name Shanti?
In the Chaldean system, Shanti has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Shanti a common name in India?
Shanti appears 30 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shanti?
For a brother to Shanti, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Digambar all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shanti?
Damyanti, Jayanti, Vaijayanti or Basanti share Shanti's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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