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ShaantHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Peaceful, Tranquil

Pronunciation: Sh-a-ant

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Name
Shaant
Meaning
Peaceful, Tranquil
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
Sh-a-ant
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Saturday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Shaant mean?

Shaant is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Peaceful". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: Sh-a-ant. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

शान्त

Peaceful, Calm

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

Sh-a-ant

IPA

/shaant/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Shaant is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Peaceful. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Saturday

Lucky Colors

BlueGreenSilver

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: The name Shaant is a 5 Life Path Number, which indicates a free spirit and a love for adventure and exploration. Those with this number are often creative and independent, and may have a strong desire to travel and experience new things.

Personality

Personality Traits

BraveWiseLoyalCompassionateV = VirtuousK = KindT = ThoughtfulD = Determined

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the inner peace and calmness of the soul

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

This name is derived from the Sanskrit language and translates to ‘moving towards, leading to or connecting with something.’ It has cultural significance in Indian and Hindu practices as a name given to newborns to instil a sense of progression, growth, and connection to their roots.
The name Aarav holds spiritual significance in Jainism, where the spiritual practice of the Path of Hemchandriswami (Keval Kevali) encourages individuals to connect spiritually through self-realisation and moving towards Moksha or ultimate liberation.

Cultural Hindu name · Root: Sanskrit root · The name 'Shaant' comes from the Sanskrit word 'Shanti', which means peace. It is often used in Hinduism as a name for deities, such as Saraswati and Lakshmi, who represent peace, prosperity, and happiness.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that In Hindu mythology, Ram is the name of a prince and the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu. The name Shaant carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Epic period

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

RajinikanthAmitabh BachchanAnil Kapoor

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

शान्त

Peaceful, Calm

🇮🇳Hindi

शान्त

शांति (shAanti) - Peace

🇮🇳Tamil

சாந்த

ஶாந்தி (shAanti) - Peace

🇮🇳Telugu

శాంత

శాధ్ధ (shAadhhu) - Peaceful, calm

🇮🇳Marathi

Shaant

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Peaceful, Tranquil

🇧🇩Bengali

Shaant

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Peaceful, Tranquil

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Spelling variations

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