Satinder
Satinder is a Sikh unisex name of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin, meaning “Lord of truth”.
| Meaning | Lord of truth |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit |
| Written as | ਸਤਿੰਦਰ |
| Pronunciation | suh-TIN-dur |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Satinder
Satinder joins sat ('truth') with inder (Indra, 'lord, chief'), giving 'lord of truth' or 'supreme in truth'. Names ending in -inder are very typical in Punjab among both Sikhs and Hindus. The Punjabi Sufi singer and poet Satinder Sartaaj is a well-known modern bearer. It is given to boys and girls alike.
Is Satinder a Sikh name?
In Sikh families Satinder is a unisex name used with Singh or Kaur, and its first element, sat, recalls the Sikh emphasis on truth as a name of God.
How popular is Satinder?
Common in Punjab and the Punjabi diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Satinder
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Satinder mean?
Satinder means 'Lord of truth'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), from Sanskrit origin.
Is Satinder a Sikh name?
In Sikh families Satinder is a unisex name used with Singh or Kaur, and its first element, sat, recalls the Sikh emphasis on truth as a name of God.
How do you pronounce Satinder?
Satinder is pronounced suh-TIN-dur.
Is Satinder a boy or girl name?
Satinder is used for both boys and girls.