Shanasindhava
Shanasindhava (शानसिन्धु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Ocean of peace and tranquility”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shanasindhava (शानसिन्धु) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Ocean of peace and tranquility”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shanasindhava (शानसिन्धु, IAST: Śānasindhu) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Ocean of peace and tranquility”. From śāna or śānta (peace, calm, tranquility) and sindhu (ocean, great river, boundless body of water), this name portrays Viṣṇu as the infinite and unfathomable ocean of divine peace.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root śam, from which śānta and śāna derive, means to be quiet, calm, or pacified — it is the same root that gives śānti its meaning of profound peace. Sindhu, one of the oldest words in Sanskrit for a great flowing body of water, evokes not a still pond but a vast, dynamic, and irresistible power. Together they describe Viṣṇu as an ocean whose very nature is the inexhaustible, flowing peace that the yogis seek in samādhi.
This name celebrates the aspect of Viṣṇu worshipped as the giver of śānti, the cosmic peace invoked at the close of every Vedic recitation. The ITRANS form shAnasindhu warrants review as the exact sandhi and base form may vary in different recensions of the namāvalī.
Scriptural source
Shanasindhava 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, Shanasindhava aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 5.
Shanasindhava — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Ocean of peace and tranquility
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shanasindhava mean?
Shanasindhava is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Ocean of peace and tranquility”.
Is Shanasindhava a boy or girl name?
Shanasindhava is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shanasindhava?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shanasindhava aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shanasindhava?
The Chaldean name number of Shanasindhava is 5.
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