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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'.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Shantanu Maheshwari

    Indian actor and dancer

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

WiseRespectedStrongCalm

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