Sri

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Meaning

Radiant

Linguistic Origin

Sanskrit

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic سري

Urdu سری

Persian سری

Bengali শ্রী

Pashto سری

Alternate Spellings

Sree

Graceful and timeless, the name Sri is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Radiant', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Indonesian regions, Sri has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Sanskrit-derived sri, 'radiance, prosperity, glory' - the honorific of Javanese royalty and the rice goddess Dewi Sri.

Notable Historical Usage

Naming in the subcontinent draws on a shared stock across communities, so Sanskrit vocabulary and Arabic and Persian names have long circulated in the same regions and sometimes in the same families.