Sanatana
Sanatana (सनातन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The eternal, beginningless, and everlasting one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sanatana (सनातन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The eternal, beginningless, and everlasting one”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Sanatana (सनातन, IAST: Sanātana) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The eternal, beginningless, and everlasting one”. From the prefix sa (with, together) and nātana, or more precisely from the root san (ancient, eternal) with the suffix -tana indicating extension through time, this venerable name declares Viṣṇu as the primordial, timeless being who has no origin and no end.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Sanātana is one of the most philosophically rich words in the Sanskrit lexicon, describing that which was, is, and ever shall be—the immutable foundation beneath the flux of time. The term sanātana dharma, 'the eternal way,' uses this very word to describe the timeless spiritual tradition of India, and by extension, Viṣṇu as Sanātana is the living principle behind that eternal order. The Bhagavad Gītā (15.17) speaks of the Paramātman as 'sanātanaḥ,' the ancient and undecaying, who sustains the three worlds.
Sanātana is both a revered epithet of Viṣṇu and a given name borne by several saints, most notably Sanātana Gosvāmī of Vṛndāvana, one of the Six Gosvāmīs of the Gauḍīya sampradāya; as a personal name it is traditional and carries profound spiritual weight. Pronunciation: sa-nā-ta-na, with the long ā in the second syllable.
Scriptural source
Sanatana appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Sanatana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 3.
Sanatana — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The eternal, beginningless, and everlasting one
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 3
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sanatana mean?
Sanatana is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The eternal, beginningless, and everlasting one”.
Is Sanatana a boy or girl name?
Sanatana is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sanatana?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sanatana aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sanatana?
The Chaldean name number of Sanatana is 3.
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