Sravasti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sravasti

What is the meaning of the name Sravasti ?

The baby name Sravasti is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ɕraːˈvastiː/ (Sanskrit); anglicized: /ʃrəˈvɑːsti/ — "shrah-VAHS-tee".

Sravasti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Sravasti is a feminine name from Sanskrit Śrāvastī, the celebrated ancient city of Kosala where the Buddha resided for many rainy seasons. The toponym is linked either to śravas (“fame, renown”) or to the legendary king Śravasta; thus the given name is interpreted as “renowned,” “illustrious,” or “city of renown.” Its sacred associations with Jetavana and early Buddhist teaching impart connotations of wisdom, serenity, and spiritual abundance.

Used as a modern personal name across India and the South Asian diaspora, Sravasti appears most often in Bengali and pan-Indian urban circles, sometimes chosen to honor Buddhist heritage or classical history. Variant spellings include Shravasti and Shrawasti; the scholarly transliteration is Śrāvastī, while Pali sources record Savatthi. Related place-based forms persist in surnames and toponyms. Though not common, the name’s learned aura and cross-religious resonance make it appealing to families seeking a cultured, timeless choice.

⚙ Nothing for Sravasti shows up in the birth registries or name datasets we track. Such a name is generally either rare, regional or traditional, or a brand-new coinage. By any reading, it's an exceptionally uncommon choice.