Falcon; patient; or a small cup
In Sanskrit, Sahan means 'patient' or 'enduring.' In Turkish, it refers to a small copper frying pan or dish, while in some Arabic contexts, it can be associated with a falcon. It is a versatile name across several cultures, though it remains rare in the United States.
Less common today
Sahan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,350 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Kazakhstani centenarian claimant
Sri Lankan international cricketer