The baby name Drisana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dri-SAH-nah (IPA: /driˈsɑːnə/).
Drisana is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Drisana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dri-SAH-nah (IPA: /driˈsɑːnə/).
Drisana is Sanskrit in Origin.
Drisana is widely presented as a Sanskrit-derived feminine name meaning “daughter of the sun,” a poetic epithet for a radiant or auspicious girl. While solid evidence for the compound in classical Sanskrit is scarce, the sun-linked interpretation aligns with long-standing South Asian naming themes that invoke solar imagery and lineage.
Documented usage is rare in India but has grown modestly in the Indian diaspora and broader English-speaking world since the late 20th century, prized for its lyrical cadence and accessible pronunciation. Some modern sources also ascribe to Drisana an Aboriginal Australian sense of “sunrise,” though reliable linguistic citations are limited. Variants and related forms include Drishana and Darshana/Darshna (from Sanskrit darśana, “sight, vision”), alongside sun-evoking cognates such as Surya and Suryani. Informal short forms include Dri, Risa, and Sana.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #933 | 6 | 9,437 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Drisana is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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