Shantanuk as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Shantanuk

What is the meaning of the name Shantanuk ?

The baby name Shantanuk is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced shan-TAH-nuk (approx. IPA: /ʃənˈtɑːnʊk/).

Shantanuk is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shantanuk is a South Asian masculine name rooted in Sanskrit, closely related to Śāntanu. It derives from śānta (“calm, pacified”) with the formative element -anu, yielding the sense “ever-peaceful,” “tranquil,” or “one who brings calm.” The name carries connotations of composure, benevolence, and auspicious quietude.

In literature and tradition, Śāntanu is the famed king of Hastinapura in the Mahābhārata, husband of the river goddess Gaṅgā and father of Bhīṣma; this epic association has sustained the name’s prestige through classical to modern times. Shantanuk reflects a regional or stylistic spelling found in parts of the Indian subcontinent and among the diaspora. Common variants and transliterations include Shantanu, Śāntanu, Santanu, and Shantanoo; nicknames such as Shanu and Tanu appear in informal use. The name remains popular in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, appealing to parents seeking a serene, tradition-rich choice.

⚙ Shantanuk doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Such a name is generally either rare, regional or traditional, or a brand-new coinage. Either way, it's a name very few children share.