Shantanu or Santanu?
Two spellings, side by side.
Shantanu and Santanu are two spellings of the same sound. Shantanu is listed with the meaning "Whole; whole; a king of hastinapura in the epic of 'mahabharata'; father of bhishma; peace loving" and Santanu with "Wholesome or virtuous person". Shantanu is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Shantanu | Santanu |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Whole; whole; a king of hastinapura in the epic of 'mahabharata'; father of bhishma; peace loving | Wholesome or virtuous person |
| Origin | Sanskrit | Indian |
| Gender | Boy | Unisex |
| Written | शांतनु | — |
| Say it | Shan-ta-nu | San-ta-nu |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Shantanu and Santanu
Is Shantanu or Santanu more common?
Shantanu is more often searched and saved on this site; Santanu is also used.
Do Shantanu and Santanu mean the same?
Shantanu: "Whole; whole; a king of hastinapura in the epic of 'mahabharata'; father of bhishma; peace loving". Santanu: "Wholesome or virtuous person".
How do you say Shantanu?
In parts: Shan-ta-nu. Santanu is said the same way.
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