What origin is the name Shajan?

Shajan comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Shajan?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Shajan — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

Is it Shajan or Sajan?

Both spellings are used. Shajan means "King or leader"; Sajan is listed with the meaning "A beautiful name that translates to a beloved person or a dear friend, often used to describe a sweetheart or a charming companion.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Shajan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shajan

Shajan

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Shajan is an Indian unisex name meaning "King or leader".

Shajan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "King or leader". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Shajan mean?

King or leader

How popular is Shajan?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Shajan

What does Shajan mean?

Shajan is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "King or leader".

How popular is Shajan?

We have no birth-record ranking for Shajan: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Brother names that go with Shajan

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

How to say Shajan

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Shajan.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

The starting sound of Shajan has no entry in the traditional nakshatra syllable chart, so families usually choose it freely rather than by rashi. Its Chaldean name number is 7.

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Other spellings of Shajan

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Sajan — "A beautiful name that translates to a beloved person or a dear friend, often used to describe a sweetheart or a charming companion." (Tamil)

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Shajan at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: S
Ends with: -an
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which other names end in -an?

Ethan Logan

Which names have a similar meaning to Shajan?

Shajan means "King or leader" — these names share that spirit.

Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
David — "David comes from the Hebrew Dawid, meaning 'beloved'. David is the shepherd who became king of Israel." (Hebrew)

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