Shanti
Meaning of Shanti
Shanti is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to India, specifically the Hindi language. In Hindi, Shanti is pronounced as SHAHN-tee (/ʃɑn-ti/). The name carries a peaceful and serene meaning, as Shanti translates to "peace" or "tranquility." It is often associated with calmness, harmony, and inner peace. Despite its Indian roots, the name has gained popularity in the United States over the years. In recent decades, it has consistently appeared on the list of top baby names. With its gentle sound and positive connotations, Shanti makes an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally diverse name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as SHAHN-tee (/ʃɑn-ti/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Shanti
| Sir Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar was an esteemed Indian colloid chemist and the first director-general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), known as the Father of Research Laboratories in India. |
| Shanti Wintergate is a multi-talented Canadian/American artist known for her music, children's book writing, and collaboration in the children's music project Play Date. |
| Shanti Mullick, the first Indian women's footballer to receive the Arjuna Award, was a forward for the India women's national football team. |
| Shanti Grau Roney is a Swedish actor known for his work in nearly twenty films, including the internationally acclaimed movie Together (2000) by Lukas Moodysson. |
| Shanti Celeste is a versatile Chilean DJ, electronic music producer, singer, record label owner, event promoter, radio host, and illustrator known for her diverse music style, now based in London. |
| Shanti Gandhi is an India-born American cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon who also served as a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives. |
| Shanti Sethi is an accomplished American naval officer, known for being the first Indian-American woman to command a major US Navy combat warship and for her various high-ranking roles within the Navy. |
| Sean Patrick Ramos, also known as Shanti Dope, is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter famous for his songs "Nadarang", "Shantidope", "MAU", and "Amatz". |
| Shanti Lowry is a well-known American actress and dancer, recognized for her roles in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and The Game. |
| Shanti Patel - Shanti G. Patel was an Indian politician and freedom fighter from Bombay, India, who served as Mayor of Mumbai and Member of Rajya Sabha. |
| Shanti Tyagi (1920-2001) was an Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha, representing the Indian National Congress. |
| Shanti Shrestha is a Nepalese politician from the CPN (UML) Party, currently serving as a member of the 2nd Federal Parliament of Nepal after being elected as a proportional representative in the 2022 Nepalese general election. |
