The baby name Swarnalatha is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /swərnəˈlɑːt̪ə/ — swahr-nuh-LAH-thuh.
The baby name Swarnalatha is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /swərnəˈlɑːt̪ə/ — swahr-nuh-LAH-thuh.
Swarnalatha is Sanskrit, Tamil in Origin.
Swarnalatha is a feminine Indian name of Sanskrit origin, formed from suvarṇa/swarna (“gold”) and latā/latha (“creeper, vine”). It conveys the image of a “golden vine,” a poetic metaphor for beauty, grace, and flourishing life, and by extension prosperity and auspiciousness, since gold is traditionally linked with Lakshmi in Hindu culture.
The compound appears in classical Sanskrit vocabulary and has circulated through modern Indo-Aryan and Dravidian languages via regional phonology and transliteration. Usage has been especially steady in South India during the late 20th century, with broader recognition among the Indian diaspora; the acclaimed Tamil playback singer Swarnalatha (1973–2010) is a notable bearer. Common variants include Swarnalata, Suvarnalatha, Suvarnalata, and Svarnalatha; two-word spellings (Swarna Latha) also occur. Short forms and nicknames are Swarna, Latha/Lata. Related names emphasize similar meanings, such as Suvarna or Hemalata (“golden creeper”).
Swarnalatha is a rare name. Our records hold just 67 recorded uses, spread over 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #417 | 8 | 15,987 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #500 | 16 | 19,177 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #619 | 13 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Swarnalatha is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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