Shanta Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Shanta

"Shanta is a given name"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1978 👥 5,254 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Shanta is a given name
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
5,254
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Shanta Mean?

Shanta is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Shanta Apte (1916–1964), Indian singer and actress Shanta Gandhi (1917–2002), Indian theatre director Shanta Gokhale, Indian writer Shanta Kumar, Indian politician Shanta Pathak (1927–2010), British businesswoman Shanta Rao (1930–2007), Indian dancer Shanta Shelke (1922–2002), Indian poet

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Shanta is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Shanta Apte (1916–1964), Indian singer and actress Shanta Gandhi (1917–2002), Indian theatre director Shanta Gokhale, Indian writer Shanta Kumar, Indian politician Shanta Pathak (1927–2010), British businesswoman Shanta Rao (1930–2007), Indian dancer Shanta Shelke (1922–2002), Indian poet

Root Element
Shanta
Core Meaning
"Shanta is a given name"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Shanta

S 1
H 8
A 1
N 5
T 2
A 1
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
2
Soul Urge
Harmony & Diplomacy
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Shanta in Numbers

5,254 US bearers
1978 Peak year
Predominantly Female Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Shanta" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Shanta is a given name".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~5,254 people named Shanta in the US. Peaked in 1978 with 378 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Shanta?

The Life Path number for Shanta is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 7.

Is Shanta a boy or girl name?

Shanta is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 3% male and 97% female.

How many people are named Shanta in the US?

Approximately 5,254 people in the United States are named Shanta. The name peaked in 1978 with 378 recorded uses.

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