Svaha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Svaha

What is the meaning of the name Svaha ?

The baby name Svaha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Sanskrit: svāhā; English approx.: "svah-haa"; IPA: /sʋɑːˈɦɑː/.

Svaha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Svaha derives from Sanskrit svāhā, the Vedic exclamation uttered while offering oblations into the sacred fire. It conveys “well offered,” “hail,” or “so be it.” In Hindu tradition the word is personified as the goddess Svāhā, consort of Agni, guardian of sacrificial rites and the sanctifying power of fire; Puranic lore credits her as mother of purifying fires.

As a given name, Svaha is a rare but meaningful feminine choice in India and the diaspora, invoking auspiciousness and ritual purity. The liturgical form travels widely: in Buddhist mantras svāhā closes dhāraṇīs and appears as Chinese suōhē/suōpóhē (娑訶/娑婆訶), Tibetan soha, and Japanese sowaka. Common variants and spellings include Svāhā and Swaha; these non-Sanskrit mantra forms are generally not used as personal names.

⚙ Svaha is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.