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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Originally a river goddess whose name derives from 'flowing water/pool', later venerated as goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- suh-ruhs-WAH-tee
Saraswati is a Sanskrit name that began as the name of a river goddess, derived from words for 'flowing water' or 'pool.' Over time she came to be venerated as the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. It's pronounced suh-ruhs-WAH-tee.
Meaning & Origin of Saraswati
Meaning: Originally a river goddess whose name derives from 'flowing water/pool', later venerated as goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.
Origin: Sanskrit.
How to Pronounce Saraswati
suh-ruhs-WAH-teeIPA /ˌsʌrəsˈwɑːti/
Popularity of Saraswati
Saraswati does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Saraswati mean?
Originally a river goddess whose name derives from ‘flowing water/pool’, later venerated as goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts.
How do you pronounce Saraswati?
Saraswati is pronounced suh-ruhs-WAH-tee (IPA: /ˌsʌrəsˈwɑːti/).
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