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Shantanu

শান্তনু

Wholesome, peaceful

Shantanu is a classic Sanskrit name derived from the roots 'shant' (peaceful) and 'anu' (wholesome/following). In Indian mythology, King Shantanu is a prominent figure in the Mahabharata, known as the father of Bhishma and a descendant of the Kuru dynasty.

BoySanskritKumbh · AquariusShatabhishaPythagorean no. 8 · The Achiever3 syllables
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Pythagorean numerology 8 · The Achiever — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as ambitious, confident, capable and goal-oriented.

Kumbh rashi · Aquarius — element Air, ruled by Saturn. Common naming sounds include Go, Sa, Si, Su, Se, So and Sha.

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