Santoso
Santoso is a Muslim boy name meaning “Content, peaceful, at ease”.
| Meaning | Content, peaceful, at ease |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Javanese, from Sanskrit santoṣa |
| Pronunciation | sahn-TOH-soh |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Santoso
Santoso is the Javanese form of Sanskrit santoṣa, contentment and inner peace. In Javanese thought being content with what one has is a sign of maturity. Santoso is used both as a given name and as one of the most frequent family names in Indonesia, including among Chinese-Indonesian families who adopted Indonesian surnames.
Is Santoso a Muslim name?
Santoso is not an Arabic name, but it is common among Indonesian Muslims and means content and at peace, similar in spirit to the Arabic Rāḍī.
Where is the name Santoso used?
Very common across Java as both a given name and a surname.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Santoso mean?
Santoso means 'Content, peaceful, at ease'. It comes from Javanese, from Sanskrit santoṣa.
Is Santoso a Muslim name?
Santoso is not an Arabic name, but it is common among Indonesian Muslims and means content and at peace, similar in spirit to the Arabic Rāḍī.
How do you pronounce Santoso?
Santoso is pronounced sahn-TOH-soh.