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Drithi

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Pronounced DRIH-tee /ˈdrɪ.ti/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Dhriti — from Sanskrit dhrti, 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience'Low

In 30 seconds: Courage; steadiness; patience: Drithi is Sanskrit. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DRIH-tee').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Dhriti — from Sanskrit dhrti, 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience'

U.S. rank (2025)#7222 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Drithi is a spelling of Dhriti — from Sanskrit dhrti, 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience' (a quality praised in the Bhagavad Gita). A crisp, modern virtue name (said 'DRIH-tee').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, courage-and-steadiness at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Drithi comes from Sanskrit dhrti, 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience' (a virtue name) — crisp and modern (said 'DRIH-tee').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Dhriti — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DhritiDritiDhruthi

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Dhriti— the standard spelling

Dhrithi— echoes that soft -hi sound

Bodhi— echoes that soft -hi sound

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Ridhi— echoes that soft -hi sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Drithi mean?

Drithi spells Dhriti — Sanskrit 'courage; steadiness; firmness; patience'.

How do you pronounce Drithi?

It's said DRIH-tee /ˈdrɪ.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Drithi a boy or girl name?

Drithi is a girl's name.

How popular is Drithi?

Drithi is a rare name in the U.S.