Bent or curved
Pronunciation: KAHN-too
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Kantu is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Bent or curved". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: KAHN-too. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Kantu
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Bent or curved
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KAHN-too
Origin
Root Origin
Sanskrit
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Kantu was a famous Jain Tirthankara who lived around 12th century BCE. He is considered the 22nd Tirthankara in the present half of the 24 Tirthankara cycle.
12th century BCE
Kantipur (now Kathmandu) was the capital city of the Malla Dynasty in the medieval period of Nepal, around 14th to 18th century. The name Kantipur is believed to have derived from 'Kantipur' which means 'City of Glory of Lord Kant' in Sanskrit.
14th to 18th century
Translations
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Kantu
हिन्दू नाम जिसका अर्थ है Bent or curved
कांटू
Small hill
Kantu
இந்து பெயர் என்று பொருள் Bent or curved
Kantu
హిందూ పేరు అంటే Bent or curved
Kantu
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Bent or curved
Kantu
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Bent or curved
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