Find out how popular the first name Shaton has been for the last 18 years (from 1974 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shaton by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Shaton is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 87% of people named Shaton being female.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shaton.

The history of the first name Shaton

The given name Shaton has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the word "shata," meaning hundred, and "nath," meaning lord or master, the name loosely translates to "lord of a hundred" or "master of a hundred." Its origins can be traced back to the Vedic period, around 1500-500 BCE, when Sanskrit flourished as the liturgical language of Hinduism.

Shaton's earliest recorded usage can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Upanishads and the Puranas, where it was often used to refer to deities or revered sages. One notable figure bearing this name was Shaton Rishi, a celebrated sage mentioned in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

During the medieval period, the name gained popularity among the warrior class and nobility in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Shaton Mal, a 13th-century ruler of the Chauhan dynasty in Rajasthan, was a prominent figure who carried this name.

As the name spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Persian literature, for instance, the name was sometimes rendered as "Shāton" or "Shāhton," reflecting the influence of the Persian language in the region.

One of the most renowned individuals with the name Shaton was Shaton Khan, a 16th-century Mughal military commander and governor during the reign of Akbar the Great. His bravery and leadership skills earned him a place in the annals of Mughal history.

In the 19th century, Shaton Singh, a prominent leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company, carried this name. His efforts and sacrifices made him a revered figure in the struggle for Indian independence.

Another notable bearer of the name was Shaton Lal Nanda, an Indian politician who served as the second Prime Minister of India for a brief period in 1964 and later as the Governor of Punjab. His contributions to Indian politics and governance left a lasting impact.

While the name Shaton is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent, it has also found usage in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to the region or influenced by its cultural and linguistic traditions.

Data source

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