Sahasra
/S-AH-HH-AH-S-R-AA/
A thousand — Sahasra is the Sanskrit सहस्र, and in Sanskrit a thousand is rarely just a number: it is the figure the language reaches for when it means beyond counting. The thousand names of Vishnu, the thousand-petalled crown chakra, the thousand-eyed Indra all use it. As a name it wishes a daughter abundance without putting a limit on it, and it has become one of the most-given girls' names in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Sahasra is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “A thousand — Sahasra is the Sanskrit सहस्र, and in Sanskrit a thousand is rarely just a number: it is the figure the language reaches for when it means beyond counting. The thousand names of Vishnu, the thousand-petalled crown chakra, the thousand-eyed Indra all use it. As a name it wishes a daughter abundance without putting a limit on it, and it has become one of the most-given girls' names in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.”.
Sahasra is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families. The name means "A thousand — Sahasra is the Sanskrit सहस्र, and in Sanskrit a thousand is rarely just a number: it is the figure the language reaches for when it means beyond counting. The thousand names of Vishnu, the thousand-petalled crown chakra, the thousand-eyed Indra all use it. As a name it wishes a daughter abundance without putting a limit on it, and it has become one of the most-given girls' names in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Indian, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayali families, Sahasra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Sahasra's nakshatra & rashi
In Hindu tradition, a baby's name is chosen to harmonise with their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — most often through an auspicious first syllable. Sahasra opens with “Sa”. Whether that's auspicious for your baby depends on their exact date, time and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Sahasra aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Sahasra's nakshatra reading →What does Sahasra's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Sahasra resonates in either tradition.
Sahasra's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Sahasra's full reading →
Does Sahasra go with your family's names?
Sahasra breaks into 7 sounds: /S-AH-HH-AH-S-R-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Sahasra sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Sahasra beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sahasra — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Sahasra
If Sahasra resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Hindu girl names that open with the same syllables as Sahasra
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Common questions about Sahasra
What does the name Sahasra mean?
Sahasra means "A thousand — Sahasra is the Sanskrit सहस्र, and in Sanskrit a thousand is rarely just a number: it is the figure the language reaches for when it means beyond counting. The thousand names of Vishnu, the thousand-petalled crown chakra, the thousand-eyed Indra all use it. As a name it wishes a daughter abundance without putting a limit on it, and it has become one of the most-given girls' names in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.." It is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in Hindu families.
Is Sahasra a boy or girl name?
Sahasra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Sahasra?
Sahasra is of Sanskrit origin, used in Hindu tradition, commonly among Indian, Telugu, Tamil families.
Is Sahasra a Hindu name?
Yes. Sahasra is a girl name traditionally used in Hindu families, of Sanskrit origin.
What does Sahasra mean in Sanskrit?
Sahasra originates from Sanskrit, where it means "A thousand — Sahasra is the Sanskrit सहस्र, and in Sanskrit a thousand is rarely just a number: it is the figure the language reaches for when it means beyond counting. The thousand names of Vishnu, the thousand-petalled crown chakra, the thousand-eyed Indra all use it. As a name it wishes a daughter abundance without putting a limit on it, and it has become one of the most-given girls' names in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.."
What are common nicknames for Sahasra?
Common short forms of Sahasra include Saha.
What is the numerology of Sahasra?
Sahasra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
What is Sahasra's rashi and nakshatra?
By its first syllable "Sa", Sahasra falls under the Shatabhisha nakshatra and Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi — its naam-rashi, or name-based moon sign. (A baby's birth nakshatra comes from their date and time of birth; NameRoot matches the two.)
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