Beloved, dear, or well-loved
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sajjana', it literally translates to a virtuous or good person, but is most commonly used in modern contexts to mean beloved or sweetheart. It is a popular name across South Asia, often appearing in poetry and song to denote a cherished partner.
Less common today
Sajan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,197 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Indian Olympic swimmer
The protagonist's love interest Β· Saajan (1991 Film)