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Shanti

OriginHindi, Sanskrit
Meaning"peace"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#9373

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Shanti

A gentle Hindi name, ultimately from the Sanskrit śāntī, Shanti may equally refer to a state of mental and physical peace, maintained despite any stresses or difficulties and Hindu prayers for peace, also known as a Shanti Mantras .

Shanti for girls#9373 US

American actor Nick Nolte used it for his daughter in 2008.

Shanti for boys

Predominantly used for girls. Shanti is a gentle name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, referring to both a state ofphysical and mental calm and a kind of Hindu peace prayer.

Pronounced SHAHN-tee.

As of October 2026, Shanti ranked #9373 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1880 in 1980.

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Famous Shantis

  • Shanti Singh aka Shanti Rajya Lakshmi DeviGirl

    Princess of Nepal; Rani of Bajhang

  • Shanti BhushanGirl

    former Indian minister of law and justice

  • Shanti DeviGirl

    Indian woman who claimed to be reincarnated

  • Shanti SnyderGirl

    Japanese,English singer,songwriter

  • Shanti WintergateGirl

    American singer/actress

  • Shanti Nolte (b. 2008)Girl

    daughter of actor Nick Nolte

Shanti in pop culture

  • ShantiGirl

    character in Disney's "The Jungle Book 2"

  • Shanti ShureshGirl

    character on TV's "Heroes"

  • Shanti Bhavan Children's ProjectGirl

    India

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