Calm, peace
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Shanta is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Calm, peace". Listed origin: Sanskrit.
SHAN-tah
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Shanta is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Calm, peace". Listed origin: Sanskrit.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is SHAN-tah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Shanta. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Ideas to try include Sha. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Shanta Rose, Shanta Grace, Shanta Marie, Shanta Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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