Smriti
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Smriti
Smriti derives from Sanskrit and means "memory," "recollection," or "tradition," coming from the root "smṛ" meaning to remember.
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Etymology
Smriti derives from Sanskrit and means "memory," "recollection," or "tradition," coming from the root "smṛ" meaning to remember. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, with historical significance as "Smriti" also referring to a category of Hindu sacred texts that are based on remembered teachings as opposed to directly revealed scripture (Shruti).
Smriti currently ranks #13,000 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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