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Shanta

SHAHN-tah

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hindi

Total Births

5,254

Peak Year

#378 in 1978

First Recorded

1958

Style

Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

In Sanskrit, शांता (Śāntā) means 'peaceful', 'calm', or 'tranquil'. It is often used in Hindu contexts.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Personality Traits

PeacefulCalmGentleKind

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