Saraswati
s(a)-raswa-ti,
sar(as)-wati
US Popularity:12272
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Possessing water
Saraswati is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin and considerable depth. Stemming from a harmonious meeting of the Sanskrit word saras, meaning "pooling water" or "speech," and vati, meaning "she who possesses," Saraswati emerges as a full-bodied title that means simply "possessing water." Enriched with an unending vitality, the name is rooted in the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, and learning. Saraswati embodies eloquence, beauty, and grace, often depicted in a lotus flower or with a swan at her feet. To name your little one for this celebrated deity of wisdom and artistry is to ensure their well of creativity never runs dry.
Saraswati Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
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2017
#28126
in 2017
+ 14
from 2005
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