Baby Names
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Shatavari


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Naming children, especially girls, after flowers and herbs has long been a trend, and it’s recently expanded far beyond hippie circles. But if you’re looking to avoid the more common Saffron, Rosemary, or Rue, consider naming your little one Shatavari. As a plant, Shatavari is an important herb in Ayurvedic practice used to support a woman’s reproductive system. As a name, Shatavari is of Indian or Hindu origin, and often given the meaning “eternal.†This lovely name is sure to garner attention. While it’s a beautiful way to honor Indian ancestry, it also wouldn’t be out of place in any modern family, no matter where your cultural roots lie.