Santokh
Santokh is a Sikh boy name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Contentment”.
| Meaning | Contentment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਸੰਤੋਖ |
| Pronunciation | sun-TOKE |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Santokh
Santokh is the Punjabi form of Sanskrit santosha, 'contentment, satisfaction'. In Sikh teaching, santokh is one of the five virtues a Sikh should cultivate, alongside sat (truth), daya (compassion), nimrata (humility) and pyaar (love), and it is the answer to the vice of greed. The word appears often in Gurbani. Santokh Singh is a familiar name, especially among older generations.
Is Santokh a Sikh name?
Santokh names a core Sikh virtue and appears in the Guru Granth Sahib. Like most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, with Singh for boys and Kaur for girls, though it is mainly given to boys.
How popular is Santokh?
A traditional Sikh name, more common among grandparents' and parents' generations.
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Spellings and variants of Santokh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santokh mean?
Santokh means 'Contentment'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Santokh a Sikh name?
Santokh names a core Sikh virtue and appears in the Guru Granth Sahib. Like most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, with Singh for boys and Kaur for girls, though it is mainly given to boys.
How do you pronounce Santokh?
Santokh is pronounced sun-TOKE.
Is Santokh a boy or girl name?
Santokh is usually a boy name.