Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit, English
Meaning: Contentment or satisfaction, Satisfied, Contentment
Pronunciation: Sahn-tosh, /ˈsæntɒʃ/, S AA N T AA SH
Popularity Rank: #1,253
The name Santosh originates from the Sanskrit language and means 'contentment' or 'satisfaction'. It is a common name in India and is often given to boys as a symbol of happiness and fulfillment.
The name Santosh is of Sanskrit, English origin and means Contentment or satisfaction, Satisfied, Contentment, Happiness, Happy. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Santosh is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sahn-tosh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsæntɒʃ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AA N T AA SH
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Santosh is recorded 52,917 times globally, ranking it as the 1,253th most common name worldwide.
Santosh is most prevalent in India, with 20,363 occurrences, making it the 18th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Santosh is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #18 | 1 : 43 |
| Saudi Arabia | #243 | 1 : 256 |
| United Arab Emirates | #76 | 1 : 168 |
| Qatar | #22 | 1 : 116 |
| Oman | #115 | 1 : 192 |
| Kuwait | #127 | 1 : 290 |
| United States of America | #2,595 | 1 : 1,522 |
| Malaysia | #1,138 | 1 : 1,676 |
| Bahrain | #129 | 1 : 330 |
| United Kingdom | #1,815 | 1 : 1,032 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Santosh from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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