Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Native American
Meaning:Pure; Existence, essence
Sacheen is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin. Its meanings of "pure" and "existence" or "essence" could leave anyone feeling like they've taken a bigger bite than they can chew. But the name comes with a legacy that will give baby a role model to look up to anytime they lose their way. Sacheen Littlefeather was an activist from the White Mountain Apache and Yaqui tribes. She spoke out against harmful stereotypes of Indigenous people in films and media and helped Natives gain a foothold in the industry. This name is packed with righteous power and will give baby a legacy to be inspired by.

Sacheen Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1985
#16972
in 1985
- 4448
from 1979
In comparison to the previous year's data
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