Santosha

Santosha Meaning & Origin

About Santosha
The name "Santosha" is of Sanskrit origin and is commonly used as a given name for girls. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "santosha," which means contentment or satisfaction. In Hindu philosophy, Santosha is one of the Niyamas, which are ethical principles or observances. It encourages individuals to find contentment and inner peace by accepting and being grateful for what they have, rather than constantly seeking external sources of happiness. Therefore, the name Santosha symbolizes a state of contentment and a positive outlook on life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Santosha are female.

Santosha Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNTX
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S053020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 N T AA1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/santosha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Santosha in Braille

Here's how to represent Santosha in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Santosha in braille

How to Spell the Name Santosha in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Santosha using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Santosha in sign language

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