Satnam: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Satnam – Meaning: the True Name, referring to God's name – Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: saht-NAHM


Satnam is a Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) unisex name meaning “the True Name, referring to God's name”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Satnam

Meaning: The True Name, referring to God's name.

Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived).

How to Pronounce Satnam

Phonetic: saht-NAHM   IPA: /sətˈnɑːm/

Popularity of Satnam

Satnam doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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