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Sahana

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Pronounced suh-HAH-nuh /sΙ™ΛˆhΙ‘.nΙ™/Medium

Meaning: Patience, endurance, forbearanceMedium

In 30 seconds: Sahana is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning patience, endurance, and forbearance. It carries the idea of quiet, steady strength.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningPatience, endurance, forbearance
U.S. rank (2025)#1921 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births101 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,869

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119912025

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

Sahana comes from Sanskrit, where it names the qualities of patience and the capacity to endure. In Indian usage it carries that virtue-meaning directly, a name that points to forbearance and calm resolve. It also appears in the spelling Sahaana.

Beyond a personal name, Sahana is known in Indian music as the name of a raga, which adds a melodic association for many families. A real bearer is Sahana Pradhan (1927-2014), a noted public figure.

Did you know? The meaning attached to Sahana is 'patience, endurance, forbearance', from Sanskrit, and the name also belongs to a raga in Carnatic music.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Variations

sahaana

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Sahana Pradhan (1927–2014)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahana mean?

Sahana means 'patience, endurance, forbearance'. It is a Sanskrit name and also the name of a raga in Carnatic music.

How do you pronounce Sahana?

It's commonly said suh-HAH-nuh /sΓ€.hΓ€.nΓ€/.

Is Sahana a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sahana is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sahana?

In 2024, Sahana ranked #1782 in the U.S. for girls, with 113 births recorded.

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