Hindu girl name · Sanskrit origin

Shanta

“Peaceful and calm”

About the name Shanta

Meaning
Peaceful and calm
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Girl
Religion
Hindu
Starts with
S
Name number
9

Numerology of Shanta

Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic.

Worked out from the letters of the name (Pythagorean method). It is a tradition, for fun, and not science.

Nakshatra for Shanta

Hasta

Naming syllable “Sha” · ruled by Moon

Pada 1234
Moon signKanya (Virgo)
DeitySavitar, the sun deity
SymbolAn open hand

Skilful, practical and witty. Traditionally linked with clever hands, craftsmanship and a good sense of humour.

All Hasta names
Shanta starts with a traditional naming syllable of this nakshatra, so it suits a baby born in it. The traits are the general traditional description of the nakshatra, the same for every name, and not a prediction about any child.

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Questions about Shanta

What does the name Shanta mean?

Shanta means "Peaceful and calm" and comes from Sanskrit.

Is Shanta a boy or a girl name?

Shanta is used as a girl name, mostly in Hindu families.

Which nakshatra does the name Shanta match?

The name Shanta starts with the syllable "Sha", which is a naming syllable of Hasta nakshatra (pada 2). This is the traditional way to choose a name for a baby born in that nakshatra.

What is the numerology number of Shanta?

By Pythagorean numerology the name Shanta adds up to 9. Humanitarian: kind, generous and idealistic. Numerology is a tradition and not science.

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