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Shravan

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Pronounced SHRAH-vun /ˈʃrɑː.vən/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Shravana — the name of a lunar month sacred to Shiva and of a nakshatra (lunar mansion), from a root meaning 'hearing'. It is also the name of Shravan Kumar, the devoted son of the Ramayana who carried his blind parents on pilgrimage.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of devotion: Shravan is a sacred month and the name of the Ramayana's devoted son (said 'SHRAH-vun').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Shravana — the name of a lunar month sacred to Shiva and of a nakshatra (lunar mansion), from a root meaning 'hearing'. It is also the name of Shravan Kumar, the devoted son of the Ramayana who carried his blind parents on pilgrimage.
U.S. rank (2024)#13883 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219972024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Shravan comes from Sanskrit Shravana, tied to a root meaning 'hearing'. It names a lunar month sacred to Shiva, and a nakshatra in Indian astronomy. It is also the name of Shravan Kumar of the Ramayana, remembered for his devotion to his parents — a story we note respectfully. Devout, classical, and much loved (said 'SHRAH-vun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried by Indian-American families. Rare, classical, and meaningful.

Did you know? Shravan Kumar is the Ramayana figure who carried his blind parents on pilgrimage in baskets slung from a pole — in India his name is a byword for devotion to one's parents. Shravan is also a sacred month (said 'SHRAH-vun').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Shravan — Sanskrit Shravana; sacred month, nakshatra; Shravan Kumar of the Ramayana

Variations

ShravanaSravanShrawan

Nicknames

ShravShravu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shravan mean?

Shravan names a sacred Hindu month and a lunar mansion, from a Sanskrit root meaning 'hearing'. It is also the name of Shravan Kumar, the Ramayana's devoted son.

How do you pronounce Shravan?

It's said SHRAH-vun /ˈʃrɑː.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shravan a boy or girl name?

Shravan is a boy's name.

How popular is Shravan?

Shravan is a rare name for boys in the U.S., much more familiar in India.

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