Shantanu name meaning
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What does Shantanu mean?
The rare boy name Shantanu is originated from Sanskrit and is used predominantly in Bengali, Indian, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Telugu, Sanskrit, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Hindi languages, Shantanu means "Peace Loving, Wholesome, A King of Hastinapura in the Epic of Mahabharata, Whole, Father of Bhishma, Auspicious Form or A King from the Epic Mahabharata".
Variants of Shantanu
Names that rhyme with ShantanuHow popular is the name Shantanu?
Shantanu is an uncommon baby name in United States, in use since 1990, peaked in 2002 when it ranked 7049th. But Shantanu is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 30000 have the name as well as in Bangladesh.
At least, 60000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12277 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9687 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12486 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9015 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8911 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10659 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9944 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7052 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9631 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9013 | 5 |
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Numerological aspects of Shantanu
Working harder than required is what you are known for. You are like a cat. No matter how you fall, you always get back on your feet. Expression number 8 reveals your predispositions for great success in every field in life. When it comes to love, you are looking for someone trustworthy. You always do it with a purpose, and that's to teach others what you've learned. Your impulsiveness and short temper are your worst character traits you need to work on.
Other names similar to Shantanu
- Abhimanyu - Of Sanskrit origin, Offbeat Abhimanyu is a baby boy name, Abhimanyu means "With Self Respect or God" is used dominantly in Sanskrit and Oriya
- Mahagauri is used primarily in Malayalam and Hindi, Mahagauri means "Goddess Durga or Goddess Gauri" is a baby girl name is originated from Sanskrit
- Ambalika - Girl name Ambalika means "One who is Sensitive or Mother" that of Sanskrit origin is used commonly in Bengali, Oriya and Gujarati
- Yasoda - Girl name Yasoda is of Sanskrit origin and is notably used in Sanskrit and Oriya languages, Yasoda means "Krishnas Mother or Conferring Fame"
- Mithun - Used especially in Sanskrit, Gujarati and Malayalam atypical, Mithun aimed at boys is of Sanskrit origin, Mithun means "Couple, Couple or Union or Gemini"
Famous people named Shantanu
- Shantanu Narayen, Indian American business executive
- Shantanu Moitra, Indian music director and background score composer
- Shantanu Ray Chhibber is notable for directing movie 3G - A Killer Connection
Lists having Shantanu
- Boy names beginning with S
- Sanskrit Boy Names
- Indian Boy Names
- Hindi Boy Names
- Bengali Boy Names
- Gujarati Boy Names
- Kannada Boy Names
- Malayalam Boy Names
- Marathi Boy Names
- Tamil Boy Names
- Telugu Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Peace
- Baby Names that mean Loving
- Baby Names that mean King
- Baby Names that mean Whole
- Baby Names that mean Epic
- Baby Names that mean Father
- Baby Names that mean Auspicious
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html