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The name Saraswati is of Hindu origin, and is derived from the Sanskrit word "saras" which means "fluid" or "essence," and "wati" which means "possessing." Therefore, Saraswati means "possessing fluid essence" or "the one who flows." In Hinduism, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, art, music, and wisdom. She is also considered to be the mother of the Vedas, a collection of holy scriptures in Hinduism. Saraswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman with four arms, seated upon a lotus flower, and holding a book, a rosary, a musical instrument, and a water pot. She represents creativity and learning, and is worshipped by students, artists, and scholars seeking knowledge and wisdom. The celebration of Saraswati Puja, a festival in honor of the goddess, is popular in many parts of India.

The name Saraswati is most popular in India and in Hindu communities around the world.

Saraswati is a Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. Here are some names that are similar to Saraswati:

• Sita
• Laxmi
• Durga
• Parvati
• Kali
• Uma
• Shivani
• Bhavani
• Gauri
• Ambika
• Shakti
• Radha
• Lakshmi
• Savitri
• Aditi