Sadhana
Bengali · Girl · 3 syllables
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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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