Sangya

 The Sanskrit equivalent of the Pāli term saññā (often written “sanna”) is:

संज्ञा (Saṃjñā)

Meaning

Both saññā (Pāli) and saṃjñā (Sanskrit) mean:

• Perception
• Recognition
• Cognition
• Conceptual labeling

In Buddhist Philosophy

In early Buddhism (e.g., in the Anapanasati Sutta), saññā refers to the mental factor that recognizes and labels experiences.

In broader Indian philosophy, including Hindu traditions, saṃjñā can also mean:

• Conscious awareness
• A name or designation
• Understanding

In the Five Aggregates (Skandhas)

In Sanskrit Buddhism, saṃjñā is one of the five aggregates (pañca skandha), alongside:

• Rūpa (form)
• Vedanā (feeling)
• Saṃskāra (formations)
• Vijñāna (consciousness)

If you’d like, I can also explain the subtle difference between saññā and viññāṇa (consciousness).