Sahni

Sahni Meaning & Origin

About Sahni
The surname Sahni is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among Punjabi and Sikh communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "sahan," meaning "patience" or "endurance." The surname Sahni is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of resilience, fortitude, and the ability to withstand challenges and hardships.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sahni is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sahni: 772
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sahni based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sahni is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/sahni*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sahni in Braille

Here's how to represent Sahni in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sahni in braille

How to sign the name Sahni using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sahni using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sahni in sign language

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