The name Sachin is derived, via Indic languages like Bengali and Marathi, from the Sanskrit name Shachindra. Shachindra is a name given to Hindu god Indra which means Shachi's Indra. Shachi was one of the wives of Indra. It is also a name of Hindu god Shiva. The literal meaning can be roughly translated into English as "the essence".[1]

People with the name

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References

  1. Thomas, Siobhan (12 November 2015). Sachin. Random House. p. 246. ISBN 9781473528451. Retrieved 21 June 2016 via Google Books. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
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