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The baby name Swastika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'sanskrit': '/sʋaːstikɑː/ (svah-STEE-kah)', 'english': '/swəˈstiːkə/ (swuh-STEE-kah)'}.

Swastika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: {'sanskrit': '/sʋaːstikɑː/ (svah-STEE-kah)', 'english': '/swəˈstiːkə/ (swuh-STEE-kah)'}

What is the meaning of the name Swastika ?

The baby name Swastika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'sanskrit': '/sʋaːstikɑː/ (svah-STEE-kah)', 'english': '/swəˈstiːkə/ (swuh-STEE-kah)'}.

Swastika is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Swastika is a Sanskrit-derived feminine given name meaning “auspicious sign,” from svastika (स्वस्तिक), built on su “good, well” + asti “to be,” with the suffix -ka. It literally conveys “that which brings well-being” or “conducive to good fortune.” Rooted in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, the term and symbol long signified blessing and prosperity; as a personal name it appears across Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Marathi, and Odia communities.

Attested for centuries in South Asia as both sacred vocabulary and a given name, Swastika today is borne mainly by women in India and Nepal. Scholarly transliteration is Svastika; contemporary spellings include Swasthika. Related variants are the short form Swasti and the masculine Swastik/Svastik. Because the symbol was appropriated by the Nazi regime in the 20th century, the name may be misunderstood in Western settings, despite its much older, positive connotations of health, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings.

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Famous people with the name Swastika

Swastika Mukherjee Actor · Born 1980 · India Swastika Mukherjee is an Indian actress best known for her work in Bengali cinema. She gained significant recognition for her role in the film 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!' and has also appeared in popular movies like 'Shaheb Bibi Golaam' and 'Shah Jahan Regency'. Her performances are often praised for their depth and versatility.

Swastika – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IN Girls 0 #566 66 13,121
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,231 6 25,928

Swastika is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
HK
ID
IN

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People also ask about Swastika

Swastika is predominantly a girl's name.
Swastika is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'sanskrit': '/sʋaːstikɑː/ (svah-STEE-kah)', 'english': '/swəˈstiːkə/ (swuh-STEE-kah)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Svastika, Svastikā (IAST), Swastik (masculine form) and Svasti.
Swastika is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Swastika are in our database, including Swastika Mukherjee (Actor).