Swara
Swara is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Musical note; tone”.
| Meaning | Musical note; tone |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | स्वरा |
| Pronunciation | SWAH-raa |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Swara
Swara is the commonly used spelling of Sanskrit svara, 'note' or 'tone'. Indian classical music is built on seven swaras, and the word is also used for vowels in Sanskrit grammar. Some books give 'self-shining' as a second meaning, reading the word as swa-, 'self', plus ra, but the musical sense is the established one. Actress Swara Bhasker has helped make the name familiar.
Is Swara a Hindu name?
Swara links to the Hindu view of sound as sacred and to Saraswati, goddess of music. It is chosen especially by families who value music.
How popular is Swara?
Increasingly popular for baby girls in India since the 2000s.
Gifts with the name Swara
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Spellings and variants of Swara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Swara mean?
Swara means 'Musical note; tone'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Swara a Hindu name?
Swara links to the Hindu view of sound as sacred and to Saraswati, goddess of music. It is chosen especially by families who value music.
How do you pronounce Swara?
Swara is pronounced SWAH-raa.
Is Swara a boy or girl name?
Swara is usually a girl name.