Sahana

Meaning of Sahana

Sahana is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. Its origin can be traced back to Sanskrit and Tamil languages. In Sanskrit, it is pronounced as suh-HAH-nuh (/səˈhɑːnə/), while in Tamil, it is pronounced as sah-HAH-nah (/sa.ɦa.na/). The name Sahana has gained popularity in recent years in the United States, with over 100 occurrences each year since 2011. Although its rank may vary slightly from year to year, it consistently remains within the top 2000 names for girls. A variation of this name is Sahanna. Sahana carries an air of elegance and grace, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their daughter.

Pronunciation

Tamil

  • Pronunced as sah-HAH-nah (/sa.ɦa.na/)

Sanskrit

  • Pronunced as suh-HAH-nuh (/səˈhɑːnə/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

States Popularity Chart

Similar Names to Sahana

Notable People Named Sahana

Sahana Udupa is a media anthropologist and professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Germany, known for her research on digital global cultures, AI-assisted content moderation, online extreme speech, and digital media politics.
Sahana Shivamogga Mohan is an Indian basketball player known for her skills as a point guard.
Natalie Joan Bennett
Curated byNatalie Joan Bennett

Assistant Editor