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 “water,” and vati, meaning “having.” 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 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 after this celebrated deity of wisdom and artistry is to ensure their well of creativity never runs dry.

Saraswati Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2017
#28126
in 2017
+ 14
from 2005
In comparison to the previous year's data
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