Satamsetu
Satamsetu (सतां सेतु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bridge and refuge for the righteous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Satamsetu (सतां सेतु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bridge and refuge for the righteous”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Satamsetu (सतां सेतु, IAST: Satāṃ Setu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The bridge and refuge for the righteous”. From sat (the good, the righteous) and setu (bridge, dam, bond), this name portrays Viṣṇu as the sacred bridge that carries the virtuous souls safely across the ocean of saṃsāra.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Sat (nominative plural satām, 'of the good ones') denotes those who are truthful, virtuous, and spiritually devoted, while setu literally means a bridge or causeway, as in the famed Rāma Setu. Together, the compound reveals Viṣṇu as the divine crossing-point — the link between the mortal world and liberation — that exists specifically for the protection and upliftment of righteous souls.
This evocative epithet from the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma is more of a philosophical descriptor than a standalone personal name; it is best appreciated in its liturgical context. However, Setu alone is occasionally used as a given name for boys, especially in South India.
Scriptural source
Satamsetu 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, Satamsetu aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Satamsetu — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The bridge and refuge for the righteous
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Satamsetu mean?
Satamsetu is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The bridge and refuge for the righteous”.
Is Satamsetu a boy or girl name?
Satamsetu is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Satamsetu?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Satamsetu aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Satamsetu?
The Chaldean name number of Satamsetu is 4.
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