Suvas (सुवास) is a Hindu boy name meaning “A sweet fragrance”.
Suvas means “A sweet fragrance”. Suvas (सुवास · సువాస్) is a classical Sanskrit Hindu boy's name meaning “A sweet fragrance”. It is formed from su (good) and vāsa (fragrance). By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, within Kumbha rashi (Aquarius).
Suvas name meaning at a glance
| Fact | Suvas |
|---|---|
| Meaning | A sweet fragrance |
| Gender | Hindu boy name |
| Origin | Classical Sanskrit |
| Roots | su (good) + vāsa (fragrance) |
| Style | Classic |
| Devanagari | सुवास |
| Telugu | సువాస్ |
| Sanskrit (IAST) | suvāsa |
| Pronunciation | Su-vas |
| First syllable | सु |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha (pada 4) |
| Rashi | Kumbha (Aquarius) |
| Numerology | 1 (Chaldean) · 1 (Pythagorean) |
| Themes | Flowers & plants |
Meaning and Sanskrit roots of Suvas
Suvas is a classical Sanskrit name. It is built from:
- su — good
- vāsa — fragrance
Each root can be looked up in the Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary (Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries).
Nakshatra and rashi for Suvas
By the traditional first-syllable (Avakahada) rule, the opening syllable “सु” of Suvas falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra, pada 4, which lies in Kumbha rashi (Aquarius). This follows directly from the chart.
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How to write Suvas
- Hindi / Sanskrit (Devanagari): सुवास
- Telugu: సువాస్
- Sanskrit transliteration (IAST): suvāsa
How to pronounce Suvas
Say it as “Su-vas” — 2 spoken syllables.
Suvas is easy to say and spell in English-speaking countries — a practical choice for NRI families.
Names similar to Suvas
Ankurit, Bilva, Indivar, Kadamb, Kinshuk, Kusumit
Suvas: frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of the name Suvas?
Suvas means “A sweet fragrance”. It is formed from su (good) and vāsa (fragrance).
Is Suvas a traditional or a modern name?
Suvas is a classical Sanskrit name.
How is Suvas written in Hindi and Telugu?
In Devanagari (Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi): सुवास. In Telugu: సువాస్. Sanskrit transliteration: suvāsa.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Suvas?
Its first syllable “सु” falls in Shatabhisha nakshatra (pada 4) and Kumbha rashi (Aquarius) by the Avakahada chart.
What is the numerology number of Suvas?
1 in Chaldean numerology and 1 in Pythagorean numerology.
Method: Meaning traced to the Sanskrit roots; nakshatra and rashi by the Avakahada first-syllable chart (rashi derived from the pada); numerology by the Chaldean and Pythagorean systems. HinduTone does not list popularity figures or “lucky” claims.
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Suvas — Name Facts
- Meaning
- A sweet fragrance
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suvas mean?
Suvas is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “A sweet fragrance”.
Is Suvas a boy or girl name?
Suvas is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Suvas?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Suvas aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Suvas?
The Chaldean name number of Suvas is 1.
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