Indian name meaning
Sawan
♂ BoySa·wan · 2 syllables
The holy monsoon month of Shravan
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Savan
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| S | a | w | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
3 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 5 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Sawan carries the name number 7.
About the name Sawan
Sawan is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “The holy monsoon month of Shravan.”
Spoken aloud it is Sa·wan — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Savan; both spellings are the same name. Sawan turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sawan mean?
Sawan means “The holy monsoon month of Shravan.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Sawan a boy or a girl name?
Sawan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Sawan?
Sawan is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Sawan?
Sawan has 2 syllables and is said as Sa·wan.
What are the other spellings of Sawan?
Sawan is also commonly spelled Savan. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Sawan?
In the Chaldean system, Sawan has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Sawan a common name in India?
Sawan appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Sawan?
For a sister to Sawan, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Vidhi all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Sawan?
Rizwan, Pawan, Bhagwan or Bhuwan share Sawan's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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