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ShreeHindu Male Hindu name meaning

Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity

Pronunciation: sh-ree

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Name
Shree
Meaning
Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity
Origin
Hindu
Religion
Hindu
Language
Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
sh-ree
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Shree mean?

Shree is a male name from Hindu origin meaning "Goddess of Wealth". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: sh-ree. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

श्री

Goddess of wealth or prosperity

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

sh-ree

IPA

/ʃrɪ/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Hindu

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Shree is listed as a hindu male name with Hindu origin. Its meaning is Goddess of Wealth. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GoldYellow

Lucky Stone

Citrine

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: A number of balance and harmony, indicating a strong intuition and a natural ability to bring harmony to any situation.

Personality

Personality Traits

JoyfulGenerousBountifulDeterminedResourcefulIntelligent

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of spiritual wealth and abundance, representing the inner riches of wisdom, love, and joy.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Shree" is derived from the Sanskrit word "shri," which means "goddess of wealth," "goddess of abundance," or "goddess of good fortune." In Hindu culture, it is a widely used prefix for the names of deities and revered personalities. The name signifies prosperity, abundance, and good fortune, and it is considered auspicious to use this prefix for personal names as well.
The name "Shree" represents the spiritual power of abundance and prosperity. It signifies the spiritual wealth that comes from within, rather than material wealth. The use of this name evokes the spiritual quality of being abundant, generous, and grateful. The name is a reminder to focus on inner prosperity and abundance rather than external material things.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Shree was a title used for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi during the Gupta Empire (320-550 AD). It was a sign of respect and reverence towards the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.

320-550 AD

Shree is also a common name prefix for Hindu deities, saints, and revered figures. For instance, Shree Krishna is a name for the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, with the prefix 'Shree' denoting respect and reverence for the divine being.

Throughout Hindu history

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Shree DeviShree MukherjeeShree Ram

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

श्री

Goddess of wealth or prosperity

🇮🇳Hindi

श्री

शहजोरे

🇮🇳Tamil

ஶ்ரீ

அருமையின் அல்லது வீரம்பல்

🇮🇳Telugu

శ్రీ

ఆశ్రీయపోదు

🇮🇳Marathi

Shree

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity

🇧🇩Bengali

Shree

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity

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