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Sachin

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How to Pronounce Sachin

Pronounced SUH-chin /ˈsʌ.tΚƒΙͺn/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit β€” variously 'pure essence' (sat, 'truth/pure', plus a suffix) and a name/epithet linked to Lord Shiva; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure essence: Sachin is Sanskrit for 'pure essence; truth' (a name of Shiva). Warm, classic, and crisp (said 'SUH-chin').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit β€” variously 'pure essence' (sat, 'truth/pure', plus a suffix) and a name/epithet linked to Lord Shiva; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5801 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,397
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119722025

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

Sachin is a Sanskrit/Indian name β€” variously 'pure essence; truth' (from sat, 'truth, goodness, the pure') and an epithet linked to Lord Shiva (routes layered, which we note). A warm, classic Indian boys' name, given lasting fame by the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar (said 'SUH-chin'; nickname Sachi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, pure-essence at the (likely) root, and classic.

Did you know? Sachin is variously understood as 'pure essence; truth' (from Sanskrit sat, 'truth, the pure') and as a name linked to Lord Shiva β€” a warm, classic Indian name, beloved through the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SUH-chin').
Overall data confidence 60%
References β€” Sachin β€” routes layered

Variations

SachindraSachit

Nicknames

Sachi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sachin mean?

Sachin is Sanskrit for 'pure essence; truth', also a name of Shiva; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sachin?

It's said SUH-chin /ˈsʌ.tΚƒΙͺn/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sachin a boy or girl name?

Sachin is a boy's name.

How popular is Sachin?

Sachin is a rare name in the U.S.

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