Sri

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Pronounced SREE /ˈsriː/Medium

Meaning: Sri is the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; beauty; the auspicious.' It serves as a title of respect placed before names (Sri, Shri) and is itself a name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity and good fortune. Used as a given name and as a prefix element in many longer names.Medium

In 30 seconds: One bright syllable: Sri means 'radiance; prosperity' and is a name of the goddess Lakshmi (said 'SREE').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningSri is the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; beauty; the auspicious.' It serves as a title of respect placed before names (Sri, Shri) and is itself a name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity and good fortune. Used as a given name and as a prefix element in many longer names.

U.S. rank (2024)#13257 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 104

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

Sri is the Sanskrit word for 'radiance; prosperity; the auspicious.' It is used across South and Southeast Asia as an honorific prefix and as a sacred title — and it is one of the names of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune, which we note. It also begins countless longer names (Sreya, Srihitha, Sridevi). As a standalone given name it is short, bright and unusual in the U.S. (said 'SREE').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, one-syllable, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Sri does double duty in South Asia — it is an honorific placed before names, much like 'Mr.' or 'Reverend,' and it is a name of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, which we note with respect.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Sri — Sanskrit 'radiance; prosperity'; honorific; name of Lakshmi

Variations

ShriSreeShree

Nicknames

SriSree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sri mean?

Sri is Sanskrit for 'radiance; prosperity; the auspicious'; it is also an honorific title and a name of the goddess Lakshmi.

How do you pronounce Sri?

It's said SREE /ˈsriː/ — one syllable.

Is Sri a boy or girl name?

As a standalone given name Sri is used here for girls; as an honorific it is used for both.

How popular is Sri?

Sri is a very rare given name for girls in the U.S.