Find out how popular the first name Sawan has been for the last 1 years (from 1993 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sawan by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Sawan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sawan.

The history of the first name Sawan

The name Sawan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the second millennium BCE. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions that are now known as India and Pakistan.

The name Sawan is derived from the Sanskrit word "savana," which means "rain" or "monsoon." In the Hindu tradition, the month of Sawan corresponds to the monsoon season, which is a significant time for agriculture and fertility. This association with rain and abundance may have influenced the choice of the name.

There are historical references to the name Sawan in various ancient Indian texts and scriptures. For instance, it is mentioned in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, which dates back to around 1500-1200 BCE.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Sawan can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and records. One notable individual with this name was Sawan Mal Lodhi, a 16th-century ruler of the Lodhi dynasty in India.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sawan. Here are five examples:

1. Sawan Singh (1858-1948), an influential spiritual leader and the founder of the Radha Soami faith in India.
2. Sawan Kumar Tak (1920-1995), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
3. Sawan Masih (1857-1942), a Christian missionary and evangelist from Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan).
4. Sawan Sommai (1904-1984), a Thai poet, playwright, and novelist who was renowned for his contributions to modern Thai literature.
5. Sawan Vichaidith (1925-2021), a Thai diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand from 1976 to 1979.

While the name Sawan has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, reflecting the global influence and spread of the name's linguistic and cultural origins.

Data source

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