Name profile

Saraswati

female name with 1 related variant.

US rank (2017)#15,902

Meaning and history

Saraswati is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning “she who possesses waters” or “abounding in water,” originally associated with an ancient river. In Hindu tradition, Saraswati became the goddess of knowledge, learning, speech, music, and the arts, usually depicted with a veena and sacred texts. She is also honoured in Jain and Buddhist traditions in varying forms. Notable bearers include Indian film composer Saraswati Devi and Indian classical musician Saraswati Rane.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
19981998: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20032003: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20082008: no US SSA record for this spelling
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20132013: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2016: no US SSA record for this spelling
20172017: 5 births, rank #15,902

In 2017, 5 babies were recorded with the name Saraswati, ranking #15,902 among girls.