Sajan

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Pronounced SUH-jun /ˈsʌ.dʒən/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit sajjana — sat ('good; true') plus jana ('person') — 'a good person; a gentleman'. In Hindi and Punjabi the word softened into sajan, an affectionate term for a beloved or sweetheart, familiar from film songs and folk poetry.Low

In 30 seconds: A tender name from Hindi song and poetry: Sajan means 'beloved; dear one' (said 'SUH-jun').

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Hindi

MeaningFrom Sanskrit sajjana — sat ('good; true') plus jana ('person') — 'a good person; a gentleman'. In Hindi and Punjabi the word softened into sajan, an affectionate term for a beloved or sweetheart, familiar from film songs and folk poetry.

U.S. rank (2024)#13826 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 295

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

Sajan descends from Sanskrit sajjana, literally 'a good person', formed from sat ('good; true') and jana ('person'). Over time Hindi and Punjabi shortened it and shifted the sense toward affection: sajan is the beloved, the sweetheart, the dear one of folk poetry and film lyrics alike. It is used as a given name across North India and Nepal (said 'SUH-jun').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by South Asian families. Rare, tender, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sajan began in Sanskrit as sajjana — sat, 'good', plus jana, 'person', so 'a good soul'. In Hindi it warmed into a word for a beloved, and it turns up in countless film songs.

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Sajan — Sanskrit sajjana ('good person'); Hindi sajan, 'beloved'

Variations

SajjanSajun

Nicknames

SajuSaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sajan mean?

Sajan means 'beloved; dear one'. It comes from Sanskrit sajjana, 'a good person'.

How do you pronounce Sajan?

It's said SUH-jun /ˈsʌ.dʒən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sajan a boy or girl name?

Sajan is a boy's name.

How popular is Sajan?

Sajan is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more familiar in India and Nepal.