Saswata
Saswata is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Eternal, everlasting”.
| Meaning | Eternal, everlasting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | শাশ্বত |
| Pronunciation | SHAHSH-wuh-toh |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Saswata
Saswata is the Bengali form of Sanskrit shashvata, 'perpetual, eternal', a word used in the Bhagavad Gita to describe the undying self. Bengali romanisation often writes the 'sh' sound as 's', giving Saswata or Saswato. The Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee is a well-known bearer. Elsewhere in India the same name is usually spelled Shashwat.
Is Saswata a Hindu name?
Saswata recalls the Gita's teaching that the soul is eternal. It is a Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families, mainly in Bengal.
How popular is Saswata?
A familiar boys' name among Bengali Hindus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saswata mean?
Saswata means 'Eternal, everlasting'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Saswata a Hindu name?
Saswata recalls the Gita's teaching that the soul is eternal. It is a Sanskrit word name used by Hindu families, mainly in Bengal.
How do you pronounce Saswata?
Saswata is pronounced SHAHSH-wuh-toh.
Is Saswata a boy or girl name?
Saswata is usually a boy name.