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Saraswati

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Pronounced sah-rah-SWAH-tee /ˌsɑ.rɑˈswɑ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Saraswati, 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' (from saras, 'flow/pool'); the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and speech; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The flowing one: Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sah-rah-SWAH-tee'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Saraswati, 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' (from saras, 'flow/pool'); the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and speech; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2017)#18011 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Saraswati comes from the Sanskrit Saraswati, 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' (from saras, 'flow'); the Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'sah-rah-SWAH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name. Rare, the-flowing-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Saraswati is 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' in Sanskrit (from saras, 'flow') — the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and speech — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'sah-rah-SWAH-tee').
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References — Saraswati — Hindu mythology; goddess

Variations

SarasvatiSaraswathi

Nicknames

Sara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saraswati mean?

Saraswati is Sanskrit for 'the flowing one; she who possesses water' (from saras); the goddess of knowledge and arts. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Saraswati?

It's said sah-rah-SWAH-tee /ˌsɑ.rɑˈswɑ.ti/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Saraswati a boy or girl name?

Saraswati is a girl's name.

How popular is Saraswati?

Saraswati is a very rare name in the U.S.

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