Swarna (Sanskrit: स्वर्ण/स्वर्णा) is an Indian unisex name deeply rooted in the Sanskrit language. It means "good colour" or "golden", contracted from the prefix सु (su) meaning "good" and वर्ण (varṇa) meaning "colour". The name symbolizes brightness and purity, similar to gold. In modern usage, Swarna is used as a given name in Hindi and Telugu communities, though it may appear in other Indian cultural contexts. It is also the Sanskrit word for "gold", which has inspired many compound names and cultural expressions.Variants and Related Names Variants of Swarna include Sona 1 and Sonal in Hindi, with shared linguistic roots. In other languages, Swarna corresponds to Sonal in Marathi, as well as Sovann and Sovanna in Khmer—showing how Sanskrit influence extends beyond India. The Punjabi variant Swaran is also widely used, often carrying similar meanings of gold or golden beauty.Usage Swarna is unisex, with masculine and feminine differences marked by Sanskrit vowel length (short -a vs long -ā), though both transcriptions are identical in Latin spelling. In South Asia, the name is celebrated for its auspicious connotation, evoking the qualities associated with gold—wealth, prosperity, and divine radiance.Meaning: "Good colour", "golden"Origin: SanskritType: Given name (unisex)Usage regions: Hindi, Telugu, other Indian languages