Boy • Modern Tamil
Santhosh
சந்தோஷ்
Signature Meaning
Santhosh (சந்தோஷ்) conveys joy, happiness, or contentment. The name suggests a calm, satisfied nature and a cheerful outlook. It is commonly used in Tamil-speaking communities and carries a positive, uplifting feel. Parents often choose it for its simple, hopeful message.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginSanskrit
Style / Category
Modern/SəN̪D̪Oːʃ/
Starts with2 / C
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 33 → Root 6 (Venus / சுக்கிரன்)
S(3) + A(1) + N(5) + T(4) + H(5) + O(7) + S(3) + H(5) = 33
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 32 → Root 5
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
3· Venus (சுக்கிரன்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likesan-DOHsh
Tamil syllablesச-ந்-தோ-ஷ்
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./sən̪d̪oːʃ/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
SaanthoshSantoshSanthhoshSaantoshSaanthhoshSanthos