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Shruti

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Shruti is a girl’s name of Hindi origin, meaning “Means 'that which is heard' in Sanskrit; referring to sacred texts in Hinduism.”, and peaked in popularity in 2002.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHindi

What Shruti Means

Means 'that which is heard' in Sanskrit; referring to sacred texts in Hinduism.

The Story of Shruti

For millennia, sacred wisdom has been passed down through this name, a whisper of profound knowledge from ancient India to your child.

Shruti is a Sanskrit word meaning 'that which is heard.' In Hinduism, it refers to the most sacred texts, the Vedas, believed to be divinely revealed rather than composed by humans. The name's origin lies in the oral tradition of transmitting these profound spiritual teachings across generations in ancient India, from the Indian subcontinent outwards.

Imagine your daughter's name, Shruti, light on your tongue as you whisper it in the quiet hours. It carries the echoes of ancient chants and the wisdom of ages. This is a name for a child whose presence feels inherently wise, whose intuition guides her like a sacred text you are just beginning to read. It will feel natural to write Shruti, a name that suggests depth and a connection to something enduring.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

IntelligentSpiritualSensitiveWise

Peak Year

#63 in 2002

Total Births

1,088

First Recorded

1974

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