Sharavati
Sharavati (शरावती) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A sacred river of Karnataka”.
Sharavati (शरावती) is a Hindu girl name meaning “A sacred river of Karnataka”.
Sharavati means “A sacred river of Karnataka”. Sharavati (शरावती · శరావతి) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu girl's name meaning “A sacred river of Karnataka”. It comes from the Sanskrit śarāvatī. By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “श” falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, within Kanya rashi (Virgo). This follows the common convention that "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
Sharavati name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Sharavati |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A sacred river of Karnataka |
| Gender | Hindu girl name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | शरावती |
| Telugu | శరావతి |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | śarāvatī |
| Pronunciation | Sha-ra-va-ti |
| First syllable | श |
| Nakshatra | Hasta (pada 2) |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo) |
| Numerology | 6 (Chaldean) · 9 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Water & rivers |
Meaning and origin of Sharavati
Sharavati is a classical Sanskrit name: the Sanskrit word śarāvatī, meaning “A sacred river of Karnataka”.
Nakshatra and rashi for Sharavati
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “श” of Sharavati falls in Hasta nakshatra, pada 2, which lies in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This uses a standard naming convention for this syllable: "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
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How to write Sharavati
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): शरावती
- Telugu: శరావతి
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): śarāvatī
How to pronounce Sharavati
Say it as “Sha-ra-va-ti” — 4 spoken syllables.
Names similar to Sharavati
Sarasi, Sarayu, Sravanthi, Srotaswini, Suryaja, Swarnamukhi
Sharavati: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Sharavati?
Sharavati means “A sacred river of Karnataka”. It comes from the Sanskrit śarāvatī.
Is Sharavati a traditional or a modern name?
Sharavati is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Sharavati written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): शरावती. In Telugu: శరావతి. Sanskrit transliteration: śarāvatī.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sharavati?
Its first syllable “श” falls in Hasta nakshatra (pada 2) and Kanya rashi (Virgo) by the Avakahada chart. Basis: convention — "śa" is read with the Hasta "ṣa".
What is the numerology number of Sharavati?
6 in Chaldean numerology and 9 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Sharavati — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A sacred river of Karnataka
- Gender
- Hindu girl name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sharavati mean?
Sharavati is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu girl name meaning “A sacred river of Karnataka”.
Is Sharavati a boy or girl name?
Sharavati is traditionally a Hindu girl name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Sharavati?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Sharavati aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Sharavati?
The Chaldean name number of Sharavati is 6.
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