Santosh
Hindi · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Santosh
Santosh derives from Sanskrit roots "sant" (saint/holy person) and "tosh" (satisfaction/contentment), meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical usage across South Asia and among diaspora communities worldwide.
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Etymology
Santosh derives from Sanskrit roots "sant" (saint/holy person) and "tosh" (satisfaction/contentment), meaning "contentment" or "satisfaction." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical usage across South Asia and among diaspora communities worldwide.
Santosh currently ranks #9,519 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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