Find out how popular the first name Srilakshmi has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Srilakshmi by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Srilakshmi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Srilakshmi.

The history of the first name Srilakshmi

The name Srilakshmi is a Sanskrit name of Hindu origin. It is a combination of two words: 'Sri', meaning prosperity and radiance, and 'Lakshmi', the name of the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity.

The name is believed to have originated during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE in ancient India. It is found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, where Lakshmi is revered as one of the principal goddesses in the Hindu pantheon.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Srilakshmi can be found in the Srilakshmi Narayana Upanishad, an ancient Hindu text that is part of the Atharva Veda. This text is dedicated to the worship and invocation of the divine couple, Srilakshmi and Narayana (Vishnu).

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Srilakshmi. One of the earliest was Srilakshmi Devi, a 16th-century Vaishnavite poet and mystic from Assam, India. She composed devotional songs and poems dedicated to Lord Krishna and is considered one of the pioneers of the Brahmaputra Valley literary tradition.

Another prominent figure was Srilakshmi Bai, an Indian queen and the senior wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire in the early 19th century. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the empire and was known for her charitable work and patronage of the arts.

In the 20th century, Srilakshmi Sheshadri was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was born in 1900 and is credited with reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form, which originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Srilakshmi Venkataraman was an Indian freedom fighter and social activist who participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was born in 1898 and was actively involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Civil Disobedience Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.

More recently, Srilakshmi Subrahmanian is a celebrated Indian classical musician and Carnatic vocalist. She was born in 1954 and has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of Carnatic music, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

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