Sriram
Sanskrit · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sriram
Sriram is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Sri" (meaning auspicious, divine, or illustrious) and "Ram" (referring to Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu), literally meaning "the illustrious Rama" or "divine Rama." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds deep religious significance in Hinduism as it directly invokes one of the most revered deities in the Hindu pantheon.
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Etymology
Sriram is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Sri" (meaning auspicious, divine, or illustrious) and "Ram" (referring to Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu), literally meaning "the illustrious Rama" or "divine Rama." The name is predominantly used in Hindu cultures, particularly in India, and holds deep religious significance in Hinduism as it directly invokes one of the most revered deities in the Hindu pantheon.
Sriram currently ranks #6,750 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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