Sashank is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit name Saṣanka, which means 'pure' or 'chaste'. It is a unisex name, often used for boys, and has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning. The name consists of three syllables: Sha-shan-k. In some regions, it may be spelled as Sasank or Sa Shankar.
Sashank experienced a noticeable peak in popularity during the year 2001 with 8 births recorded that year, while other years saw consistent but lower numbers of newborns named Sashank.