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Sahasra Pronunciation

Sahasra is pronounced sah-HAH-srah /sɑˈhɑːsrɑ/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limitless potential.High

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limitless potential.

U.S. rank (2024)#3153 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births51 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Sahasra is rooted in the Sanskrit numeral sahasra, meaning one thousand. In the Hindu tradition, the number thousand symbolises completeness, abundance, and the infinite. The word appears in sacred texts such as the Rigveda, and forms the basis of the Vishnu Sahasranama, a hymn of a thousand names of Vishnu recited in daily worship across South Asia.

As a given name, Sahasra is used particularly in Telugu- and Kannada-speaking communities of South India, where it conveys the wish that a child may be blessed a thousandfold. The name has also appeared in diaspora communities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where it is appreciated for its spiritual depth and euphonious sound.

Did you know? The Sahasranama — literally 'thousand names' — is one of the most revered Hindu texts, listing a thousand names of deities such as Vishnu and Lakshmi, each a meditation on divine attributes.

Overall data confidence 95%

Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary — Defines 'sahasra' as one thousand; abundant presence in Vedic texts.Vishnu Sahasranama with Commentary — Illustrates the sacred significance of 'sahasra' in Hindu devotional literature.

Variations

SahasraaSahashri

Nicknames

SahaHasi

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sahasra?

Sahasra is pronounced sah-HAH-srah (/sɑˈhɑːsrɑ/). Press play above to hear Sahasra said aloud.

How do you say Sahasra?

Sahasra is said sah-HAH-srah (/sɑˈhɑːsrɑ/). Press play above to hear Sahasra said aloud.

What does the name Sahasra mean?

Sahasra means 'a thousand' in Sanskrit, symbolising infinite abundance and blessings — a deeply auspicious meaning in Hindu tradition.

Is Sahasra a boy or girl name?

Sahasra is used primarily as a girl's name in South Indian communities.

How popular is Sahasra?

Sahasra is a traditional name popular in Telugu- and Kannada-speaking communities in India and among South Asian diaspora families worldwide.