Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 04, 2024

Saraswati

US Popularity Rank: 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.