[INDOLOGY] Question on Sarasvati as a masculine title

[Hock, Hans Henrich]

Could it be analogical: yogī : yogi-  = sarasvatī : X- ? 



> On Apr 29, 2018, at 13:25, Madhav Deshpande via INDOLOGY <indology at list.indology.info> wrote:
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> Dear Colleagues,
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>      This morning I came across this book, where the author's name is given as प्रबोधानन्दसरस्वतिपाद, where the word "sarasvati" occurs with a short "i".  This "sarasvatī", as well as "Bhāratī" is added in the title of many Sannyasins.  Sometimes I see the titles with a long "ī", and here is an instance of a short "i".  I am wondering as to what is the common practice and the grammar of that practice, especially since normally feminine expressions are being used in male titles.  Any suggestions?
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> Madhav Deshpande
> Campbell, California
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