Boy • Mythology Tamil
Santhanu
சாந்தனு
Signature Meaning
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."
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
MythologyVirtueSpiritual
Starts withச / S
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
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Pronunciation Guide
Say it likeSAAHN-tha-noo
Tamil syllablesசா-ந்-த-னு
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./saːn̪t̪anu/
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaanthaanuSanthanooSaanthaanooSantanuSanthhanuSaantaanu