Sanskrit

Santosh

Pronounced sun-TOHSHShare

Meaning: Contentment; happiness

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Santosh comes from Sanskrit santoṣa, contentment. Its meaning focuses on satisfaction and peace with what one has.

Nicknames

  • Santu
  • Tosh

Spellings & variants

  • Santhosh
  • Santosha

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Santosh comes from Sanskrit.

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