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Santosh

Santosh (name) means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning contentment or satisfaction. Example: “Santosh moved to Bangalore for a new job.”

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A male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning contentment or satisfaction.

"Santosh moved to Bangalore for a new job."

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In plain EnglishA common Indian male first name meaning "contentment."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Sanskrit "santosha," meaning contentment.

Origin: Sanskrit

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What does “Santosh” mean?

The word “Santosh” means a male given name of Sanskrit origin, popular in India, meaning contentment or satisfaction. In plain terms, a common Indian male first name meaning "contentment.".

How do you use “Santosh” in a sentence?

Here is “Santosh” used in a sentence: “Santosh moved to Bangalore for a new job.”

What part of speech is “Santosh”?

“Santosh” is a name.

Where does the word “Santosh” come from?

The word “Santosh” comes from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit "santosha," meaning contentment.

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