Shanta

Shanta Meaning & Origin

About Shanta
The surname Shanta is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "shanta," which means "peaceful" or "calm." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals or families who are known for their peaceful nature or tranquil demeanor. The name Shanta signifies a person who embodies serenity and tranquility in their character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shanta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shanta: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shanta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shanta is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 N T AH0
🌐 IPA
/shanta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanta in Braille

Here's how to represent Shanta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shanta in braille

How to sign the name Shanta using Sign Language

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

The name Shanta in sign language

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