Sahan

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Pronounced sah-HAHN /sɑːˈhɑːn/Medium

Meaning: An Indian/Sri Lankan name tied to the Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave'; in Sinhala it is also linked to 'falcon.' Steady and warm; routes layered.Low

In 30 seconds: A steady South Asian name: Sahan means 'patient; enduring' — or 'falcon' (said 'sah-HAHN'). Warm and grounded.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Sinhala

MeaningAn Indian/Sri Lankan name tied to the Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave'; in Sinhala it is also linked to 'falcon.' Steady and warm; routes layered.

U.S. rank (2025)#6383 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sahan is used across India and Sri Lanka, tied to Sanskrit 'patient; enduring' and, in Sinhala, to 'falcon.' The routes are layered, which we note — warm and steady, rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-HAHN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in South Asian families. Rare, steady, and warm.

Did you know? Sahan ties to the Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave,' and in Sinhala it also links to 'falcon' — so it carries both steadiness and a bird's keen spirit, its routes layered, which we note (said 'sah-HAHN').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Sahan — Sanskrit 'patient' / Sinhala 'falcon'; routes layered

Variations

SahaanSahanaSahen

Nicknames

SahHan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahan mean?

Sahan ties to Sanskrit 'patient; enduring; brave' and, in Sinhala, to 'falcon.' The routes are layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sahan?

It's said sah-HAHN /sɑːˈhɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sahan a boy or girl name?

Sahan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sahan?

Sahan is a rare name in the U.S.