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Shruti

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Pronounced SHROO-tee /ˈʃruː.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit shruti, 'that which is heard.' In Hinduism it names the sacred revealed scripture — the Vedas — heard by ancient sages; it also means a musical tone or pitch. Noted with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of sacred sound: Shruti means 'that which is heard' — the revealed Vedas (said 'SHROO-tee'). Rare and meaningful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit shruti, 'that which is heard.' In Hinduism it names the sacred revealed scripture — the Vedas — heard by ancient sages; it also means a musical tone or pitch. Noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2022)#13384 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,088

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219742022

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

Shruti comes from the Sanskrit for 'that which is heard,' naming the revealed scripture of Hinduism — the Vedas — and also a musical pitch. A meaning-rich name, noted with respect, rare in the U.S. (said 'SHROO-tee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., familiar in Indian families. Rare, sacred at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Shruti is Sanskrit for 'that which is heard' — in Hinduism, the sacred revealed scripture, the Vedas, received by the sages; it also names a musical tone, noted with respect (said 'SHROO-tee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Shruti — Sanskrit 'that which is heard'; the Vedas

Variations

ShruthiShrutikaSruti

Nicknames

ShruRuti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shruti mean?

Shruti is Sanskrit for 'that which is heard' — in Hinduism the revealed scripture, the Vedas; it also means a musical tone.

How do you pronounce Shruti?

It's said SHROO-tee /ˈʃruː.ti/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shruti a boy or girl name?

Shruti is a girl's name.

How popular is Shruti?

Shruti is a rare name in the U.S.

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