Wednesday, February 25 2026

Tamil Baby Name

Santhanu – சாந்தனு

Signature meaning

Male

Santhanu is a traditional South Indian name that evokes calmness and steadiness. It is best known from the Mahabharata as the name of King Shantanu. The name is commonly understood to mean "peaceful" or "peace-bringing."

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Pronunciation

Santhanu – சாந்தனு

English pronunciation
SAAHN-tha-noo
IPA: /saːn̪t̪anu/
Tamil pronunciation
சா-ந்-த-னு