Sapna
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sapna
The name Sapna is derived from Sanskrit and means "dream," stemming from the root word referring to visions or aspirations during sleep.
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Etymology
The name Sapna is derived from Sanskrit and means "dream," stemming from the root word referring to visions or aspirations during sleep. It is primarily used in Hindi-speaking regions of India and among Hindu and Sikh communities, with no significant historical figures of antiquity, though it became popular as a modern given name in India during the 20th century.
Sapna currently ranks #16,853 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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