Satabdi
Satabdi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Century”.
| Meaning | Century |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | শতাব্দী |
| Pronunciation | sho-TAAB-dee |
| Tradition | Hindu, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Satabdi
Satabdi is the Bengali form of Sanskrit shatabdi, 'century', from shata, 'hundred', and abda, 'year'. It is a modern word-name with a sense of a long, lasting era, and it is well known in Bengal through the actress and politician Satabdi Roy. Many Indians also know the word from the Shatabdi Express trains, named in 1988 to mark Nehru's birth centenary.
Is Satabdi a Hindu name?
Satabdi has no religious meaning; it is a modern Bengali name used mainly by Hindu families.
How popular is Satabdi?
An uncommon but recognised Bengali girl's name.
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Spellings and variants of Satabdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Satabdi mean?
Satabdi means 'Century'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Satabdi a Hindu name?
Satabdi has no religious meaning; it is a modern Bengali name used mainly by Hindu families.
How do you pronounce Satabdi?
Satabdi is pronounced sho-TAAB-dee.
Is Satabdi a boy or girl name?
Satabdi is usually a girl name.