Sandesh
Sandesh is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Message, news”.
| Meaning | Message, news |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | संदेश |
| Pronunciation | sun-DAYSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Sandesh
Sandesh comes from Sanskrit sandesha, 'message, communication', from sam-dish, 'to point out, instruct'. Classical poetry has a whole genre of messenger poems called sandesha kavya, inspired by Kalidasa's Meghaduta. In modern Hindi and Marathi it is the ordinary word for a message, and in Bengal sandesh is also a much-loved sweet made from fresh cheese. As a boy's name it is popular in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Nepal.
Is Sandesh a Hindu name?
Sandesh is a Sanskrit word name rather than a deity's name. Hindu parents sometimes read it as 'bearer of good news'.
How popular is Sandesh?
A moderately common boys' name in western and southern India and Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandesh mean?
Sandesh means 'Message, news'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sandesh a Hindu name?
Sandesh is a Sanskrit word name rather than a deity's name. Hindu parents sometimes read it as 'bearer of good news'.
How do you pronounce Sandesh?
Sandesh is pronounced sun-DAYSH.
Is Sandesh a boy or girl name?
Sandesh is usually a boy name.