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Saajan

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How to Pronounce Saajan

Pronounced SAH-jun /ˈsɑ.dʒən/Medium

Meaning: From the Hindi/Sanskrit sajan/saajan, 'a beloved; a dear one; a sweetheart/friend'Low

In 30 seconds: A beloved; a dear friend: Saajan is Hindi/Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-jun').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Hindi/Sanskrit sajan/saajan, 'a beloved; a dear one; a sweetheart/friend'
U.S. rank (2024)#9675 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 95
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saajan comes from the Hindi/Sanskrit sajan/saajan, 'a beloved; a dear one; a sweetheart/friend'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'SAH-jun').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-beloved at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Saajan means 'a beloved; a dear one; a sweetheart' in Hindi/Sanskrit — a lyrical, warm name (said 'SAH-jun').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Saajan — Hindi/Sanskrit etymology

Variations

SajanSaajenSajjan

Nicknames

Saaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saajan mean?

Saajan is Hindi/Sanskrit for 'a beloved; a dear one; a sweetheart/friend'.

How do you pronounce Saajan?

It's said SAH-jun /ˈsɑ.dʒən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saajan a boy or girl name?

Saajan is a boy's name.

How popular is Saajan?

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

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