Boy name
Sadhana name meaning
“practice, means of accomplishment”
Sadhana is a masculine name from Sanskrit sādhana, meaning practice or a means of accomplishment. The source word refers to a means or effort directed toward achieving something. It also denotes spiritual practice in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, providing another established context for the word.
What does Sadhana mean?
Practice, means of accomplishment
In Indonesian: pelaksanaan, latihan menuju pencapaian
Origin and cultural usage of Sadhana
Sadhana derives from Sanskrit sādhana, meaning a means or practice for accomplishing something. It also denotes spiritual practice in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Sadhana
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sadhana/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦝꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮓ᮪ᮠᮔ |
Is Sadhana a boy’s name?
Yes, Sadhana is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Sadhana ranks #5,118 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sadhana
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Mukti♂Liberation
- Wahyudin♂Revelation of the faith
FAQ about the name Sadhana
What is the meaning of Sadhana?
Sadhana means practice, means of accomplishment. Sadhana derives from Sanskrit sādhana, meaning a means or practice for accomplishing something. It also denotes spiritual practice in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Is Sadhana a boy’s name?
Yes, Sadhana is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Sadhana?
Sadhana is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Sadhana have?
Sadhana has 3 syllables (Sad-ha-na) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sadhana?
Sadhana ranks #5,118 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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