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Shruti

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springtrees · 30/05/2023 12:59

Hi all,

Please could you share your opinions on the Hindu, Sanskrit name Shruti for a baby girl? This name has a significant meaning in our culture.

It’s pronounced Shrew-tea.

What sort of feeling/ image does it bring up? E.g does it sound girly, sporty, playful, artsy, serious etc?

Thanks!

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Whyisitdarkalready · 30/05/2023 13:19

Wasn't this the name of one of the main characters in 'This is going to hurt'? It's a lovely name but I'd associate it with the character and things didn't end well for her.

DaffyDaffy · 30/05/2023 13:15

I’ve known a Shruti and would have no problem spelling it or pronouncing it.

I think it’s fab! It sounds sweet to me, but not too cutesy for a grown capable woman.

happyinherts · 30/05/2023 13:13

My school friend, UK born of Asian heritage, has a daughter named Shruti. This girl is extremely clever, but also popular, and keen to help everyone, charity work etc. Therefore, to me it conjures up a clever all-rounder just because I know one girl named it!

I don't think it conveys anything negative at all, and is quite pretty

CrotchetyQuaver · 30/05/2023 13:06

Shruti the cutie, I like it!

NillyNoMates · 30/05/2023 13:02

I like it, but I find it hard to pronounce

mauvish · 30/05/2023 13:01

As a non-hindu, native English speaker, I'm afraid it associates in my mind with shrew, shrewd, shortie and inscrutable.

Sorry.

sheworemellowyellow · 30/05/2023 13:01

I’m familiar with the name. It doesn’t conjure up anything particularly, other than that the girls is clearly from a Hindu family. Most people will know how to pronounce it. Some will be inclined, deliberately or innocently, to say “shruh-ti”.