Find out how popular the first name Sarayu has been for the last 24 years (from 2000 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sarayu by gender

Based on the last 24 years of data, Sarayu is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 16 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sarayu.

The history of the first name Sarayu

Sarayu is a name with origins tracing back to Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. The name's literal meaning translates to "a river" or "a stream" in Sanskrit. It is believed to have been derived from the combination of the words "sara" meaning "essence" or "stream" and "yu" meaning "to go" or "to flow."

The Sarayu River, a tributary of the Ghaghara River in northern India, is one of the earliest known references to this name. Mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE, the Sarayu River was revered as sacred and held significance in various Hindu texts and mythology.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sarayu was Sarayu Muni, a renowned sage and author of the Sarayu Upanishad, a philosophical text within the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas. Sarayu Muni is believed to have lived around the 8th or 7th century BCE.

In Hindu mythology, Sarayu was also the name of a princess, the daughter of the sage Vishvamitra and the wife of the sage Rishi Richika. Their union resulted in the birth of the sage Harichandra, a legendary figure known for his unwavering commitment to truth and righteousness.

Another notable individual named Sarayu was Sarayu Devi, a 16th-century Assamese poet and writer who is considered one of the most influential figures in the early development of Assamese literature. Her birth and death dates are uncertain, but her works are still revered and studied today.

In more recent history, Sarayu Rai was a Nepalese writer and social activist who played a significant role in the literary and social movements of Nepal in the 20th century. She was born in 1920 and passed away in 1986, leaving behind a notable legacy of advocating for women's rights and social reform through her writing.

Sarayu Mohan was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the revival and promotion of the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century. She was born in 1913 and passed away in 1998, having received numerous accolades and awards for her artistic achievements.

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