Sanskrit

Swati

Pronounced SWAH-teeShare

Meaning: The star Arcturus

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Swati names a lunar mansion associated with Arcturus in Indian astronomy. It is a specific celestial name rather than a general word for star.

Nicknames

  • Swatu

Spellings & variants

  • Swathi
  • Svati

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Swati comes from Sanskrit.

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