Shantanu
shahn-TAH-nu
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
69
Peak Year
#9 in 2002
First Recorded
1990
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
In Hinduism, Shantanu is a revered king in the epic Mahabharata, meaning 'healthy' or 'wholesome'.
Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Shantanu Maheshwari
Indian actor and dancer
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