Shree
Meaning of Shree
The name Shree, primarily given to females, has its origins deeply rooted in Indian culture, particularly within the Hindi-speaking community. Pronounced as "shree" (/ʃriː/), it is a name that carries significant cultural and spiritual connotations. The term "Shree" is often associated with prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness in Hinduism, frequently used as an honorific for deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. A variation of this name is "Shri," which holds the same meaning and usage.
Despite its rich cultural heritage, Shree has seen modest use in the United States over recent decades. According to data on newborns in the U.S., its popularity has fluctuated but remained relatively low. For instance, in 2023 there were 19 occurrences of the name Shree ranking it at 6135th place. Interestingly, it peaked slightly higher in some years like 2010 with 31 occurrences ranking at 4605th place. This sporadic yet consistent presence indicates that while not mainstream, Shree continues to be a cherished choice among those who appreciate its meaningful background and elegant simplicity.
Pronunciation
Indian (Hindi)
- Pronunced as shree (/ʃriː/)
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Notable People Named Shree
| Shree K. Nayar is a renowned engineer and computer scientist, known for his groundbreaking work in computer vision, computational imaging, and computer graphics, and holds prestigious positions at Columbia University and Snap Inc. |
| Shree Saini is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder of Indian descent who made history as the first Asian woman to represent the United States at Miss World 2021, where she placed 1st runner-up and won the Beauty with a Purpose National Ambassadorship. |
| Shree Bose is an accomplished American scientist, inventor, and speaker, known for winning the inaugural Google Science Fair in 2011 and co-founding a STEM education company called Piper. |
| Shree Krishna Shrestha was a highly acclaimed Nepalese actor and producer, celebrated for his exceptional talent in acting and dancing, and for being one of the highest-earning actors in Nepali cinema history. |
| Shree Narayan Singh is an Indian film director and editor, renowned for his work on films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, and Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai. |
