Sehaj

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How to Pronounce Sehaj

Pronounced SEH-haj /ˈsɛ.hɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi/Sikh sehaj, 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise; a state of natural calm and contentment'; here for girls; used for both sexesMedium

In 30 seconds: Intuitive peace; effortless ease: Sehaj is Punjabi for 'intuitive peace, equanimity'. Serene, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SEH-haj').

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Origin MediumPunjabi

MeaningFrom Punjabi/Sikh sehaj, 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise; a state of natural calm and contentment'; here for girls; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2024)#5912 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

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

Sehaj comes from Punjabi/Sikh sehaj, 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise; a serene state of natural calm and contentment with the divine' (a deeply valued spiritual state in Sikhism). A serene, devout name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'SEH-haj').

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh families. Rare, intuitive-peace-and-ease at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Sehaj means 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise' in Punjabi — a cherished spiritual state of natural calm in Sikhism — a serene, devout name, used for both sexes (said 'SEH-haj').

Overall data confidence 68%

Punjabi references — sehaj — etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sehaj mean?

Sehaj is Punjabi/Sikh for 'intuitive peace; effortless ease, equanimity, equipoise'.

How do you pronounce Sehaj?

It's said SEH-haj /ˈsɛ.hɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sehaj a boy or girl name?

Sehaj is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sehaj?

Sehaj is a rare name in the U.S.