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Mythology
Saraswati
sah-ras-WAH-tee
ˌsærəsˈwɑːtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
Saraswati
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Sanskrit — from 'saras' (lake, pool) + 'vati' (she who possesses) — possibly referring to the ancient Saraswati River.
- Meaning
- Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning; consort of Brahma.
- Gender
- female
Common mispronunciations
sah-RAZ-wah-teeSAR-as-wah-tee
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