The baby name Santhan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sʌnˈtɑːn/ (sun-TAHN).
The baby name Santhan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /sʌnˈtɑːn/ (sun-TAHN).
Santhan is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Santhan is an Indian masculine name with roots in Sanskrit and South Dravidian languages. It most often reflects Sanskrit santāna (“offspring, lineage, continuation”), a term prominent in Hindu ritual vocabulary; in Tamil and Malayalam, the clipped form ending in -n functions as a common masculine marker. A secondary etymology links it to Sanskrit śānta (“peace, calm”), making Santhan a regional spelling of Shantan.
In modern usage across South India and the diaspora, Santhan also serves as a short form of compound names such as Santhana Gopalan and Santhanam; in Tamil, santhanam denotes sandalwood, lending associations of purity and fragrance. Variants and related forms include Santan/Santaan, Santhaan, Santhana, Santhanam, and the cognates Shantan, Shantanu/Santanu. Prevailing meanings emphasize “child; progeny; continuity of the family,” with an added shade of “peaceful,” making it an auspicious choice in Hindu families.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #336 | 8 | 15,378 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #632 | 76 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #863 | 19 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 5 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,064 | 29 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,543 | 72 | 28,008 |
Santhan is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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