Indian name meaning
Sahana
♀ GirlSa·ha·na · 3 syllables
Patience; a raga
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | a | h | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
3 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Sahana carries the name number 7.
About the name Sahana
Sahana is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Patience; a raga.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·ha·na — 3 syllables. Sahana turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahana mean?
Sahana means “Patience; a raga.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sahana a boy or a girl name?
Sahana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sahana?
Sahana is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sahana?
Sahana has 3 syllables and is said as Sa·ha·na.
What is the numerology number of the name Sahana?
In the Chaldean system, Sahana has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Sahana a common name in India?
Sahana appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sahana?
For a brother to Sahana, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Bhim all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sahana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Sahana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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