Santosh
Santosh is a Hindu unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Contentment, satisfaction”.
| Meaning | Contentment, satisfaction |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | संतोष |
| Pronunciation | sun-TOHSH |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Santosh
Santosh comes from Sanskrit santosha, 'contentment', from sam ('fully') and tush ('to be pleased'). In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, santosha is one of the niyamas, the personal observances of the yogic path. The name was very popular across India in the mid-twentieth century. It is mostly a boys' name, though it is also given to girls in some regions, and Santoshi Mata is a goddess worshipped widely in North India.
Is Santosh a Hindu name?
Santosh reflects the yogic and Hindu ideal of contentment, listed among the niyamas. The related goddess Santoshi Mata, 'mother of contentment', is popular in North Indian devotion.
How popular is Santosh?
Very common among adults in India and Nepal; less fashionable for babies today.
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Spellings and variants of Santosh
Names similar to Santosh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santosh mean?
Santosh means 'Contentment, satisfaction'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Santosh a Hindu name?
Santosh reflects the yogic and Hindu ideal of contentment, listed among the niyamas. The related goddess Santoshi Mata, 'mother of contentment', is popular in North Indian devotion.
How do you pronounce Santosh?
Santosh is pronounced sun-TOHSH.
Is Santosh a boy or girl name?
Santosh is used for both boys and girls.