Shanta: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: sh-ahnt-ah
Origin: India
gender-female

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Region Origin: South Asia
Meaning: Shanta symbolizes 'peace and tranquility'.

Shantae is of Indian and French origin, which is a variant of the French name Chantal. Shantae gained popularity starting in the year 2000, with its peak in 2003. Shantae is associated with qualities like serenity and calmness. The name has also been influenced by the video game character Shantae, created by Erin Bell and published by WayForward Technologies. This character's popularity has further contributed to the name's widespread use. Today, Shantae remains a significant name, reflecting both cultural heritage and modern pop culture.

Shanta Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Shanta is currently #29350 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Shanta is currently #16902 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Shanta is currently #14211 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Shanta is currently #8170 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Shanta is currently #15052 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Shanta is currently #8607 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

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