Sukanta
Sukanta is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Very handsome, pleasing”.
| Meaning | Very handsome, pleasing |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | সুকান্ত |
| Pronunciation | shoo-KAHN-toh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Sukanta
Sukanta joins su, 'very', with kanta, 'lovely, beloved, pleasing', so it means 'very handsome' or 'charming'. In Bengal the name is closely tied to the poet Sukanta Bhattacharya, who wrote passionate verse about hunger and injustice before dying at only twenty-one in 1947. The politician Sukanta Majumdar is a present-day bearer. His collection Chharpatra remains widely read in Bengal.
Is Sukanta a Hindu name?
Sukanta is used by Hindu Bengali families and has no direct deity link. Kanta is also a poetic word for a beloved husband or for Krishna as the beloved.
How popular is Sukanta?
Mostly used in West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Sukanta
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sukanta mean?
Sukanta means 'Very handsome, pleasing'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Sukanta a Hindu name?
Sukanta is used by Hindu Bengali families and has no direct deity link. Kanta is also a poetic word for a beloved husband or for Krishna as the beloved.
How do you pronounce Sukanta?
Sukanta is pronounced shoo-KAHN-toh.
Is Sukanta a boy or girl name?
Sukanta is usually a boy name.