Sahajan
Persian/Sanskrit · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Sahajan
Sahajan is a Persian name derived from "saha" (Persian: ساها), meaning "ease" or "comfort," combined with the suffix "-jan" (a Persian diminutive/affectionate ending), thus meaning "dear ease" or "ease-bearer." The name has Sanskrit roots as well, where "saha" can mean "to bear" or "to endure," creating an alternative meaning of "one who bears or endures."
The name is primarily used in Persian, Indian, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslim and Hindu communities; it has historical usage in regions including Iran, India, and the broader Indo-Persian cultural sphere.
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Etymology
Sahajan is a Persian name derived from "saha" (Persian: ساها), meaning "ease" or "comfort," combined with the suffix "-jan" (a Persian diminutive/affectionate ending), thus meaning "dear ease" or "ease-bearer." The name has Sanskrit roots as well, where "saha" can mean "to bear" or "to endure," creating an alternative meaning of "one who bears or endures."
The name is primarily used in Persian, Indian, and South Asian cultures, particularly among Muslim and Hindu communities; it has historical usage in regions including Iran, India, and the broader Indo-Persian cultural sphere.
Sahajan currently ranks #3,609 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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