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Spruha

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Pronounced SPROO-hah /ˈspruː.hɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Spruha (Spruha/Spriha), meaning 'desire; wish; aspiration; longing'. A hopeful virtue name used across India.Low

In 30 seconds: A hopeful, aspiring name: Spruha means 'desire; wish' in Sanskrit (said 'SPROO-hah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Spruha (Spruha/Spriha), meaning 'desire; wish; aspiration; longing'. A hopeful virtue name used across India.
U.S. rank (2025)#13022 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820132025

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

The girl's name Spruha comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'desire; wish; aspiration'. It is used across India as an uplifting virtue name. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as distinctive and hopeful (said 'SPROO-hah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, hopeful, and crisp.

Did you know? Spruha is a Sanskrit word meaning 'desire' or 'aspiration' — a name that carries longing and hope in two brisk beats (said 'SPROO-hah').
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References — Spruha — Sanskrit 'desire; wish; aspiration'

Variations

SprihaSpurhaSpruhaa

Nicknames

SpruRuha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spruha mean?

Spruha is Sanskrit for 'desire; wish; aspiration'.

How do you pronounce Spruha?

It's said SPROO-hah /ˈspruː.hɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Spruha a boy or girl name?

Spruha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Spruha?

Spruha is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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