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Sadhana

Quick answerSadhana derives from Sanskrit and means "spiritual practice" or "discipline," rooted in the Sanskrit word "sadhana" (साधना), which refers to the methodical pursuit of spiritual goals.

Bengali · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,741
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables3
OriginBengali
LanguageBengali
CultureBengali, Hindi, Marathi
ReligionHinduism
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 2
Global rank#271

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sadhana

Sadhana derives from Sanskrit and means "spiritual practice" or "discipline," rooted in the Sanskrit word "sadhana" (साधना), which refers to the methodical pursuit of spiritual goals.

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Etymology

Sadhana derives from Sanskrit and means "spiritual practice" or "discipline," rooted in the Sanskrit word "sadhana" (साधना), which refers to the methodical pursuit of spiritual goals. The name is primarily used in Hindu, Buddhist, and yogic traditions, with particular prominence in India and among practitioners of meditation and Vedantic philosophy.

Sadhana currently ranks #11,741 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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