What origin is the name Sattva?

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

What are good brother names for Sattva?

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

What is the rashi of the name Sattva?

Sattva 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.

Sattva

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sattva

Sattva

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Sattva is an Indian unisex name meaning "A key concept meaning 'purity', 'essence', or 'true nature'. Used to represent a person of clear and honest character.".

With Indian roots, Sattva is a unisex name that means "A key concept meaning 'purity', 'essence', or 'true nature'. Used to represent a person of clear and honest character.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A key concept meaning 'purity', 'essence', or 'true nature'. Used to represent a person of clear and honest character.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Sattva

What does Sattva mean?

Sattva is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A key concept meaning 'purity', 'essence', or 'true nature'. Used to represent a person of clear and honest character.".

How popular is Sattva?

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Brother names that go with Sattva

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Sattva.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 1

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.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sattva

Sattva means "A key concept meaning 'purity', 'essence', or 'true nature'. Used to represent a person of clear and honest character." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)