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Satish Kumar

Quick answerSatish Kumar is a Sanskrit compound name where "Satish" derives from "Sati" (truth/virtue) combined with the suffix "-ish" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of Truth," while "Kumar" means "prince" or "son" in Sanskrit.

Sanskrit · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,250
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Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginSanskrit
LanguageSanskrit
CultureIndian
ReligionHinduism
Letters12
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#1,250

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Satish Kumar

Satish Kumar is a Sanskrit compound name where "Satish" derives from "Sati" (truth/virtue) combined with the suffix "-ish" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of Truth," while "Kumar" means "prince" or "son" in Sanskrit.

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Etymology

Satish Kumar is a Sanskrit compound name where "Satish" derives from "Sati" (truth/virtue) combined with the suffix "-ish" (lord/master), meaning "Lord of Truth," while "Kumar" means "prince" or "son" in Sanskrit. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly among Sanskrit-speaking communities, and has been borne by notable figures including the peace activist and editor Satish Kumar.

Satish Kumar currently ranks #1,250 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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