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The baby name Sadhana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈdɑːnə/ (suh-DAH-nuh).

Sadhana is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /səˈdɑːnə/ (suh-DAH-nuh)

What is the meaning of the name Sadhana ?

The baby name Sadhana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈdɑːnə/ (suh-DAH-nuh).

Sadhana is Sanskrit in Origin.

Sadhana is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, from sādhanā, built on the verbal root sādh “to accomplish.” In classical and devotional literature the noun denotes disciplined practice, the means or method for attaining a goal - especially a spiritual path in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions. As a personal name it carries senses of devotion, perseverance, accomplishment, and purposeful striving.

Used across India and the South Asian diaspora, it appears in many Indic languages (Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali). Regularized transliterations include Sādhanā; common modern spellings are Sadhana and Sadhna, with Saadhana also seen. The name rose to pan‑Indian visibility through 1960s Hindi-film icon Sadhana Shivdasani, helping sustain mid‑ to late‑20th‑century popularity. Related forms include the masculine Sadhan and descriptive terms sādhak/sadhaka “practitioner,” though these are not direct variants.

Sadhana has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sadhana

Sadhana Shivdasani Actor · Born 1941 · India Sadhana Shivdasani, best known as Sadhana, was a famous Indian actress who became one of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema. She was especially admired for her beauty, stylish fashion, and memorable films like Woh Kaun Thi?, Mere Mehboob, and Arzoo. Sadhana Sargam Actor · Born 1974 · India Sadhana Sargam is best known as a celebrated Indian playback singer with a long career across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Nepali, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. She has sung popular songs like "Pehla Nasha," "Saat Samundar Paar," and "Chupke Se," and has won the National Film Award along with multiple state and Filmfare Awards South.

Sadhana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
IN 0 #67 5 2,963
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
IN Girls 0 #222 584 13,121
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Girls 0 #355 8 8,539
BD Girls 0 #364 23 8,413
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #372 25 15,987
France Girls 2009 #407 3 3,201
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Girls 0 #517 37 20,968
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2023 #909 6 8,600
SA Girls 0 #909 27 25,931
NL Girls 0 #917 39 5,933
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
MY Girls 0 #974 21 24,821
IN Boys 0 #989 13 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,111 31 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Sadhana is popular in 36 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Sadhana

Sadhana is predominantly a girl's name.
Sadhana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /səˈdɑːnə/ (suh-DAH-nuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sadhna, Saadhana and Sādhanā.
Yes — Sadhana ranked #407 in France in 2009, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Sadhana ranks highest in France (#407 in 2009).
Sadhana's popularity is declining. It moved from #902 in 2013 to #909 in 2023 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Sadhana are in our database, including Sadhana Shivdasani (Actor), Sadhana Sargam (Actor).