Sacheen
sah-cheen
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.
How Popular Is The Name Sacheen?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1985
#12058
in 1985
- 3291
from 1979
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