Sri

girlSanskrit, via Malay / Javanese

Sri is a Muslim girl name meaning “Radiance, splendour, good fortune”.

MeaningRadiance, splendour, good fortune
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit, via Malay / Javanese
PronunciationSREE
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Sri

Sri comes from Sanskrit śrī, meaning radiance, beauty and prosperity, and in Malay and Indonesian it became an honorific of beauty and respect. As a given name it is one of the most frequent first elements for Indonesian women, as in Sri Mulyani or Sri Wahyuni. In Malaysia it also appears in royal and place names.

Is Sri a Muslim name?

Sri is a Sanskrit-derived word rather than an Islamic name, but it is borne by millions of Indonesian Muslim women, usually followed by a second name.

Where is the name Sri used?

Extremely common in Indonesia, especially Java, as the first part of women's names.

Gifts with the name Sri

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Spellings and variants of Sri

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sri mean?

Sri means 'Radiance, splendour, good fortune'. It comes from Sanskrit, via Malay / Javanese.

Is Sri a Muslim name?

Sri is a Sanskrit-derived word rather than an Islamic name, but it is borne by millions of Indonesian Muslim women, usually followed by a second name.

How do you pronounce Sri?

Sri is pronounced SREE.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.