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Sati

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Pronounced SAH-tee /ˈsɑː.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Sati (from sat, 'truth; virtue; goodness') — the goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva in Hindu tradition, honoured as a model of devotion and virtue.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hindu goddess name: Sati is Shiva's first wife, from sat ('truth; virtue') (said 'SAH-tee'). Devoted and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Sati (from sat, 'truth; virtue; goodness') — the goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva in Hindu tradition, honoured as a model of devotion and virtue.
U.S. rank (2004)#13926 ↗ Rising
2004 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Sati comes from the Sanskrit sat ('truth; virtue'), and names the goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva in Hindu tradition, revered for her devotion and virtue. It reads warm and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hindu families. Rare, devoted, and warm.

Did you know? Sati is the Hindu goddess who is the first wife of Shiva — her name from the Sanskrit sat, 'truth; virtue; goodness' — honoured as a model of devotion (said 'SAH-tee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sati — Sanskrit; goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva; 'virtue'; noted respectfully

Variations

SateeSattiSathi

Nicknames

SatiTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sati mean?

Sati is Sanskrit, from sat ('truth; virtue; goodness') — the goddess Sati, first wife of Shiva in Hindu tradition, honoured as a model of devotion and virtue.

How do you pronounce Sati?

It's said SAH-tee /ˈsɑː.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sati a boy or girl name?

Sati is a girl's name.

How popular is Sati?

Sati is a very rare name in the U.S.

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