Sanatan
Sanatan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Eternal, everlasting”.
| Meaning | Eternal, everlasting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सनातन |
| Pronunciation | suh-NAH-tun |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sanatan
Sanatan comes from Sanskrit sanatana, 'perpetual, ancient, eternal', derived from sana, 'always'. The word is best known from Sanatana Dharma, 'the eternal order', a name many Hindus use for their religion. Sanatana is also an epithet of Vishnu and Shiva, and one of the four Kumaras, the sage sons of Brahma, is called Sanatana. As a given name it is traditional and especially found in Bengal and Odisha.
Is Sanatan a Hindu name?
The name carries strong Hindu associations through Sanatana Dharma and its use as a divine epithet. Sanatana Goswami was also a celebrated sixteenth-century Vaishnava teacher.
How popular is Sanatan?
A traditional boys' name, more often found in older generations in eastern India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanatan mean?
Sanatan means 'Eternal, everlasting'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sanatan a Hindu name?
The name carries strong Hindu associations through Sanatana Dharma and its use as a divine epithet. Sanatana Goswami was also a celebrated sixteenth-century Vaishnava teacher.
How do you pronounce Sanatan?
Sanatan is pronounced suh-NAH-tun.
Is Sanatan a boy or girl name?
Sanatan is usually a boy name.