Sadh

Sadh is a term that can refer to different uses in South Asian languages and onomastics. In linguistic usage, sadh or sādha functions as a stem linked to the verb root meaning to accomplish, to be steadfast, or to fulfill. It appears in several Sanskrit-derived terms such as sadhana, meaning disciplined spiritual practice; sadhak or sadhika, meaning practitioner or seeker; and in compounds describing steadfastness or achievement. In transliterations, the form sadh is sometimes used to render related sounds in English text, but it is not an independent word in Sanskrit.

As a proper name, Sadh can be a surname or, less commonly, a given name in parts of India and among diaspora communities. Surname usage often reflects regional, caste, or clan affiliations, but the precise origin and meaning can vary by family. In some cases, individuals with the surname Sadh may be found in Punjabi, Gujarati, or other North Indian populations, though distribution details are not uniform and no single origin is universally established.

There are no widely cited historical figures or contemporary public figures known simply as "Sadh" in standard encyclopedic references; when encountered in biographical contexts, Sadh appears as part of a longer name rather than as a stand-alone name.

See also: Sadhu, Sadhana, Sadhak, Sadan.