Hi Carol,
You have stated about 'Satnaam' and 'karta Purukh '. Yes these are the attributes of the God.
Sat naam is made up of two words:
Sat +Naam =satnaam
Sat =Truth
Naam=Name.

It can be literally , His name is truth or else He is truth.
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/jap-ji-sahib/20248-japji-sahib-yogi-press-sat-nam.html
Reference:: Sikh Philosophy Network http://www.sikhphilosophy.net/showthread.php?t=20248
Likewise,
Karta Purkh= Karta + Purukh
Karta= Doer.
Purukh = person
Meaning That HE is the doer.

These are fairly simple once you read the literature. I would suggest that you may read about that is called as 'Mool Mantra'. You may find lots of details in Sikiwiki or just Google out and you shall find lots of details.
Wishing you a success in your Turban tying endeavors.

 
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