What origin is the name Sarawathi?

Sarawathi comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Sarawathi?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Sarawathi — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Sarawathi?

Sarawathi starts with the syllable “Sa” (सा), which traditionally belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 2, in Kumbh rashi (Aquarius). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Sarawathi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sarawathi

Sarawathi

Unisex

Indian

4 syllables

Sarawathi is an Indian unisex name meaning "Goddess of wisdom and knowledge".

Parents who choose Sarawathi pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Goddess of wisdom and knowledge". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Goddess of wisdom and knowledge

Popularity

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Quick answers about Sarawathi

What does Sarawathi mean?

Sarawathi is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Goddess of wisdom and knowledge".

How popular is Sarawathi?

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Brother names that go with Sarawathi

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Sarawathi.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Sa (सा)
Rashi: Kumbh (Aquarius)
Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, pada 2
Name number: 6

By tradition, names starting with “Sa” suit babies born in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 2), which falls in Kumbh rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sarawathi

Sarawathi means "Goddess of wisdom and knowledge" — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)
Victoria — "Victoria is Latin for 'victory'. It was the name of a Roman goddess and of Queen Victoria." (Latin)
Luna — "Luna is Latin for 'moon'. In Roman myth, Luna is the goddess of the moon." (Latin)
Hazel — "Hazel comes from the hazel tree, from the Old English haesel. The tree was linked to wisdom in folklore." (English)