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Truth is my essence
Pronunciation: sah-tnam
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Satnam is a unisex name from Hindu origin meaning "Truth is my essence". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sah-tnam. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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सत्नाम
Truth or Existence
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
sah-tnam
IPA
/sət̪nɑːm/
Origin
Root Origin
Hindu
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh Guru (1595-1644), is said to have bestowed the name 'Satnam' to his young son, Har Rai. The name was given in recognition of the child's virtuous character and purity of soul.
Late 16th to mid 17th century
In Hinduism, the name 'Satnam' is derived from the Sanskrit words 'Sat' (truth) and 'Nam' (name), meaning 'The Truth is My Name'. This name is considered sacred and is used as a reminder of the individual's connection to the divine truth.
Ancient India to present day
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
सत्नाम
Truth or Existence
सत्नाम
सत (Sat) + नाम (Nam)
சத்தநாம்
அவ்வர்கள் (Avvarkal) + நாம் (Nam)
సత్నామ్
సత్ (Sat) + నామ్ (Nam)
Satnam
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Truth is my essence
Satnam
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Truth is my essence
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