"prosperity, wealth, radiance"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi
Shree
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"beauty, divine grace"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Sanskrit
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The Story of Shree
Shree, also spelled Sri or Shri, comes from the Sanskrit root meaning radiance, prosperity, and beauty. It is one of the oldest honorifics in Indian culture, used before names and titles to denote auspiciousness. As a standalone given name, Shree embodies the qualities of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty.
Shree is widely used across Hindu communities in India, Nepal, and the South Asian diaspora. It has remained a consistently popular name, particularly in Maharashtrian, Tamil, and Gujarati communities. The Shree spelling has grown relative to Sri in Western contexts.
Shree is deeply embedded in Hindu religious tradition. Sri or Shri is used as a sacred prefix before deity names like Sri Rama and Sri Krishna, and as an honorific meaning respected or revered. Naming a daughter Shree invokes divine blessings and prosperity.
Historical Record
Shree first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 1,005 babies have been named Shree in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shree is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #3,829 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Sri or Shree is used in over 100 temple and place names across India
- The Sanskrit root shri appears in words meaning beauty across many Indo-Aryan languages
- Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity, is known by the name Shri in many Hindu texts
Shree in Other Languages
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Shri
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Sri
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Shri
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Shri
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Shri
Popularity Over Time
#3,829
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Shreya Ghoshal
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1984
Acclaimed Indian playback singer whose name begins with Shree, one of India's most decorated vocalists
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #3,829
- Total SSA Count
- 39
- Cultural Origins
- Hindu Indian Nepalese Sikh
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shree
What does the name Shree mean?
"prosperity, wealth, radiance" (from Sanskrit). "beauty, divine grace" (from Sanskrit). Shree, also spelled Sri or Shri, comes from the Sanskrit root meaning radiance, prosperity, and beauty. It is one of the oldest honorifics in Indian culture, used before names and titles to denote auspiciousness. As a standalone given name, Shree embodies the qualities of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty.
What is the origin of the name Shree?
Shree has Sanskrit, Hindu, Indian, Nepalese, and Sikh origins. In Sanskrit, it means "prosperity, wealth, radiance". In Sanskrit, it means "beauty, divine grace".
Is Shree a boy or girl name?
Shree is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3829. As a boy name, it is ranked #11694. Shree is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Shree?
Shree is currently ranked #3829 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Shree?
Common nicknames for Shree include Shree.
What are good middle names for Shree?
Popular middle name pairings include Shree Devi, Shree Lakshmi, Shree Priya, Shree Maya, and Shree Ananya.
What are good sibling names for Shree?
Names that pair well with Shree as siblings include Arjun, Veda, Dhruv, Priya, and Riya.
How many syllables does Shree have?
Shree has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Shree a common or rare name?
Shree is an uncommon name, ranked #3829 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Shree?
Are there other spellings for Shree?
Related spellings include Shreya.
About the Name Shree
Shree is a girl name with Hindu, Indian, Nepalese, and Sikh origins . The name means "prosperity, wealth, radiance" in Sanskrit .
Is Shree a boy or girl name? Shree is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,829 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,694. Shree is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shree is currently ranked #3,829 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Shree has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Shree include Shree. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shree include Shreya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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