What origin is the name Santanu?

Santanu comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Santanu?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Santanu — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Santanu?

Santanu starts with the syllable “Sa” (सा), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Santanu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Santanu

Santanu

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Santanu is an Indian unisex name meaning "Wholesome or virtuous person".

Santanu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Wholesome or virtuous person". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Wholesome or virtuous person

Popularity

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Quick answers about Santanu

What does Santanu mean?

Santanu is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Wholesome or virtuous person".

How popular is Santanu?

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Brother names that go with Santanu

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Santanu

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Santanu.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 7

By tradition, names starting with “Sa” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.