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Sruthi

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Pronounced SROO-thee /ˈsruti/Medium

Meaning: Sruthi is a South Indian spelling of Shruti, a Sanskrit word meaning 'that which is heard'. In Hindu tradition it names the body of sacred Vedic knowledge revealed to and heard by ancient sages, and it also denotes a subtle interval in Indian classical music. As a girls' name it carries connotations of learning and melody.Medium

In 30 seconds: Sruthi is an Indian name from the Sanskrit Shruti, 'that which is heard', tied to sacred knowledge and music. It stayed rare in American records, given to only a few dozen girls a year at its peak (said 'SROO-thee').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningSruthi is a South Indian spelling of Shruti, a Sanskrit word meaning 'that which is heard'. In Hindu tradition it names the body of sacred Vedic knowledge revealed to and heard by ancient sages, and it also denotes a subtle interval in Indian classical music. As a girls' name it carries connotations of learning and melody.
U.S. rank (2018)#15440 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 387

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619952018

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

Sruthi is a common South Indian spelling of the Sanskrit Shruti, 'that which is heard'. It refers to the revered Vedic scriptures in Hindu tradition and to a fine musical interval in Indian classical music, and appears among Indian American families as a girls' name.

In United States records it remained uncommon, appearing for only a few dozen girls a year around the mid-two-thousands. It reflects the growing presence of Indian heritage names in American nurseries rather than any English-language trend.

Did you know? In Hindu tradition, 'shruti' names the sacred teachings said to have been heard by ancient sages - so the name carries a sense of revealed wisdom passed down by listening.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Sruthi / Shruti — Sanskrit 'that which is heard'; Vedic sacred knowledge; Indian classical music interval

Variations

ShrutiSrutiShruthiSruthyShruthy

Nicknames

SruRuthi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sruthi mean?

Sruthi is a spelling of the Sanskrit Shruti, meaning 'that which is heard', tied to sacred Vedic knowledge.

How do you pronounce Sruthi?

It's said SROO-thee /ˈsruti/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sruthi a boy or girl name?

Sruthi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sruthi?

Sruthi has always been rare in American records, an Indian heritage name.

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