The baby name Swara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈswɑːrə/; respelling: SWAH-rah.
Swara is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Swara is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈswɑːrə/; respelling: SWAH-rah.
Swara is Sanskrit in Origin.
Swara is a Sanskrit-derived name meaning “sound,” “voice,” or “musical note,” from the word svara, the pitches that structure Vedic chanting and Indian classical music. In many Indian languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada), it is pronounced SWA-rah/SVA-rah and is most often feminine, though technically unisex. The name also evokes the seven basic notes (sa re ga ma pa dha ni), lending it associations with harmony, expression, and artistry.
Attested as a technical term in early Sanskrit treatises and the Nāṭyaśāstra, Swara entered given-name use widely in modern India and the diaspora, rising with renewed pride in classical arts. Common variants and spellings include Svara (scholarly transliteration), Swaraa and Svaraa (lengthened vowel), and Swarah (modern stylistic -h). Related forms such as Swarali or Swarangi build on the same root. Swara pairs well with melodic surnames and works across languages with minimal spelling changes.
| Swara Bhaskar Swara Bhaskar is an Indian actor known for her roles in films like 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Raanjhanaa', and 'Veere Di Wedding'. She has made a mark in Bollywood with her strong performances and distinctive characters. Born in 1988, Swara has also been vocal about social issues in India. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| IQ | 0 | #119 | 11 | 3,533 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #186 | 3 | 1,665 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #276 | 10 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 515 | 13,071 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #337 | 3 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #354 | 5 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #446 | 190 | 13,121 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #475 | 30 | 11,303 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #506 | 10 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #555 | 5 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #590 | 8 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #759 | 9 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #770 | 60 | 13,765 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| MA | 0 | #863 | 267 | 20,986 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #878 | 39 | 8,487 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #908 | 52 | 14,742 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #920 | 6 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #920 | 16 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #991 | 11 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,083 | 94 | 20,130 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Swara is popular in 38 countries — most recent births per country:
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