Driti

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Pronounced DREE-tee /ˈdriː.ti/Medium

Meaning: Driti is a spelling of Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness, firmness, patience, courage' — a quality highly praised in Indian philosophy and listed among the virtues in classical texts.Medium

In 30 seconds: A virtue in two beats: Driti comes from Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness, courage' (said 'DREE-tee').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningDriti is a spelling of Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness, firmness, patience, courage' — a quality highly praised in Indian philosophy and listed among the virtues in classical texts.

U.S. rank (2024)#15875 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 30

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

Driti spells the Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness, firmness, patience, fortitude'. It is a quality repeatedly praised in Indian philosophical writing, listed among the virtues that hold a life together. As a given name it is compact and quietly strong (said 'DREE-tee').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for girls and is newly emerging. Sanskrit-rooted, steady, and rare.

Did you know? Dhriti — the word behind Driti — is named in classical Indian texts as one of the great virtues: the steadiness that holds a person firm when everything else moves.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Driti — Spelling of Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness; fortitude'

Variations

DhritiDhrutiDhrithi

Nicknames

DriTitiDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Driti mean?

Driti spells Sanskrit dhriti, 'steadiness, firmness, patience, courage'.

How do you pronounce Driti?

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

Is Driti a boy or girl name?

Driti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Driti?

Driti is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.