Sajjan
Sajjan is a Sikh boy name of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin, meaning “Good person, dear friend”.
| Meaning | Good person, dear friend |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Punjabi |
| Written as | ਸੱਜਣ |
| Pronunciation | SUJ-jun |
| Tradition | Sikh, Hindu |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Sajjan
Sajjan comes from the Sanskrit sajjana, a good or noble person. In Punjabi it also means a dear friend or beloved, and is used for God in devotional poetry. In Sikh history, Sajjan was a robber who posed as a holy man until Guru Nanak's words led him to change his ways; the story is told in the janamsakhis. The Canadian politician Harjit Sajjan bears it as a surname.
Is Sajjan a Sikh name?
Sajjan has a place in Sikh tradition through the story of Sajjan's transformation by Guru Nanak, and in Gurbani God is sometimes addressed as sajjan, the beloved friend.
How popular is Sajjan?
Used in Punjab and North India, often as a surname as well.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sajjan mean?
Sajjan means 'Good person, dear friend'. It is of Sanskrit, via Punjabi origin.
Is Sajjan a Sikh name?
Sajjan has a place in Sikh tradition through the story of Sajjan's transformation by Guru Nanak, and in Gurbani God is sometimes addressed as sajjan, the beloved friend.
How do you pronounce Sajjan?
Sajjan is pronounced SUJ-jun.
Is Sajjan a boy or girl name?
Sajjan is usually a boy name.