Sahasra (सहस्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl-name meaning “Thousand”. This guide covers Sahasra’s meaning, origin, pronunciation, deity association, popularity and similar names.

What does Sahasra mean?

Sahasra means Thousand in Sanskrit. The name carries a serene devotional resonance — every Hindu name encodes a virtue, a deity or a cosmic principle.

Origin and Sanskrit script

Sahasra is written सहस्र in Devanagari. The Sanskrit mātṛkā (mother-syllables) preserve the sacred sound — important during the Namakarana Samskara.

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Pronunciation of Sahasra

Sahasra is pronounced as it is spelled in standard Hindi/Sanskrit and travels well across school registers, government forms and social settings in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.

Why parents choose Sahasra

Despite its Sanskrit roots, Sahasra sounds contemporary and is easy to pronounce internationally. It is a steadily popular Hindu girl-name with rising recognition in modern Indian and NRI families.

Quick facts about the name Sahasra

  • Gender: Hindu girl-name
  • Sanskrit: सहस्र
  • Meaning: Thousand
  • Origin: Sanskrit
  • Popularity: 75/100 in 2026