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Shree

Girl Name #3,829 Most Popular Hidden Gem 1 Syllable

A sacred Sanskrit name radiating prosperity

Hindu Indian Nepalese Sikh
Spiritual Elegant Traditional

Meaning & Origin

"prosperity, wealth, radiance"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Hindi
"beauty, divine grace"
Origin: Sanskrit
Language: Sanskrit

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.

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

Hindi Shri
Tamil Sri
Nepali Shri
Kannada Shri
Sanskrit Shri

Famous People Named Shree

S

Shreya Ghoshal

Musician

1984

Acclaimed Indian playback singer whose name begins with Shree, one of India's most decorated vocalists

Quick Facts

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

Alternative Spellings

Common Nicknames

Shree

Pairs Well With

Shree Devi Shree Lakshmi Shree Priya Shree Maya Shree Ananya

Sibling Names

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Shree is also used as a boy name, ranked #11694.

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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.

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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