"infinite, limitless abundance"
Sahasra
A Sanskrit name meaning infinite abundance
Meaning & Origin
The Story of Sahasra
Sahasra comes from the Sanskrit word sahasra meaning thousand or a thousand times, representing abundance, infinity, and completeness. It appears in sacred Hindu texts as a prefix in powerful compound names — most notably Sahasranama, meaning the thousand names of God, a revered devotional text that lists a thousand divine attributes. The name carries connotations of the limitless and the divine.
Sahasra has been gaining popularity particularly in South Indian states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, where Sanskrit-rooted names with spiritual significance are highly valued. It offers a distinctive alternative to more common Sanskrit names while retaining deep cultural meaning.
The concept of a thousand is sacred in Hinduism — the Sahasrara chakra, or thousand-petaled lotus, is the crown chakra representing the highest state of enlightenment and connection with the divine. Naming a daughter Sahasra invokes this pinnacle of spiritual achievement.
Fun Facts
- The Vishnu Sahasranama contains 1,000 names of Lord Vishnu and is one of the most chanted texts in Hinduism
- The word sahasra appears in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in human history
Sahasra in Other Languages
Famous People Named Sahasra
Sahasra Sampath
Actor
Indian child actress who appeared in Telugu and Tamil film and television productions
Sahasra
Other
The name of the thousand-petaled lotus crown chakra in Hindu yogic tradition
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #3,159
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Cultural Origins
- Indian Hindu Telugu Kannada
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
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About the Name Sahasra
Sahasra is a girl name with Indian, Hindu, Telugu, and Kannada origins . The name means "infinite, limitless abundance" in Sanskrit .
Sahasra is currently ranked #3,159 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sahasra has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Sahasra include Saha, Sari, and Hasi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sahasra include Sahara, Sahana, Sahar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.