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Sahaana

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Pronounced suh-HAH-nah /səˈhɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Sahana, the name of a melodic raga in Indian classical music, and a word for 'patience; endurance; forbearance.' Lyrical and serene.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Sanskrit name: Sahaana is a raga and means 'patience; endurance' (said 'suh-HAH-nah'). Serene and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Sahana, the name of a melodic raga in Indian classical music, and a word for 'patience; endurance; forbearance.' Lyrical and serene.
U.S. rank (2024)#17176 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032024

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

Sahaana is Sanskrit, both a melodic raga (Sahana) and a word for 'patience; endurance; forbearance.' It reads lyrical and serene — rare in the U.S., cherished in Indian families (said 'suh-HAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, musical, and serene.

Did you know? Sahaana comes from the Sanskrit Sahana — the name of a graceful raga in Indian classical music and a word for 'patience; endurance' — a serene, musical name (said 'suh-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Sahaana — Sanskrit Sahana; raga / 'patience; endurance'

Variations

SahanaSahaanaaSahanna

Nicknames

SahaAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahaana mean?

Sahaana is Sanskrit, the name of a raga (Sahana) and a word for 'patience; endurance; forbearance.'

How do you pronounce Sahaana?

It's said suh-HAH-nah /səˈhɑː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sahaana a boy or girl name?

Sahaana is a girl's name.

How popular is Sahaana?

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

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