Find out how popular the first name Swasti has been for the last 14 years (from 2010 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Swasti by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Swasti is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Swasti.

The history of the first name Swasti

The name Swasti is derived from the Sanskrit word 'svasti,' which means well-being, prosperity, or good fortune. It is an ancient name with roots tracing back to Vedic times in India, around 1500-500 BCE. The word 'svasti' is frequently used in Hindu scriptures and mantras, invoking blessings and auspiciousness.

In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, Swasti is mentioned as the name of a river in the region of Kuru, which is present-day Haryana and Delhi. This river is believed to have been a tributary of the Saraswati River, which held great significance in the ancient Vedic culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Swasti is found in the Ramayana, another major Hindu epic composed around the 7th century BCE. Swasti is mentioned as the name of a daughter of King Janaka, who was a renowned ruler of the Videha kingdom in ancient India.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Swasti. In the 4th century BCE, Swasti was the name of a Nanda king who ruled over the Nanda Empire in ancient India. Another historical figure with this name was Swasti Datta, a famous Bengali poet and playwright from the 16th century CE.

In the field of literature, Swasti Tirtharaj was a renowned 20th-century Bengali novelist and poet, born in 1892. Her literary works explored themes of women's empowerment and social reform. Another notable bearer of the name was Swasti Bhushan Choudhuri, a renowned Indian anthropologist and social scientist, born in 1909.

Swasti Mitter was a prominent Indian actress and dancer who graced the stage and screen in the mid-20th century. She was born in 1924 and is remembered for her contributions to Bengali theatre and cinema.

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