Srinidhi first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Srinidhi has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Srinidhi

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "treasured wealth" or "riches of fortune".

Popularity of Srinidhi by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Srinidhi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Srinidhi.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 6
2022 0 7
2020 0 9
2018 0 8
2017 0 7
2016 0 12
2015 0 19
2014 0 18
2013 0 21
2012 0 31
2011 0 30
2010 0 26
2009 0 24
2008 0 26
2007 0 28
2006 0 22
2005 0 22
2004 0 23
2003 0 14
2002 0 11
2001 0 20
2000 0 13
1999 0 5

The history of the first name Srinidhi

The name Srinidhi is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient Indian culture. It is a combination of two words, "Sri" which means wealth, prosperity, and radiance, and "Nidhi" which means treasure or wealth. The name can be roughly translated to mean "one who possesses wealth or treasure."

The earliest known reference to the name Srinidhi can be found in Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used to refer to the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is believed that the name was initially given to children as a way to invoke blessings of abundance and success in their lives.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Srinidhi was a 7th century Indian philosopher and scholar from the state of Karnataka. Known as Srinidhi Tirthapadacharya, he was a renowned proponent of the Dvaita (dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy and is credited with writing several influential works on Hinduism.

In the 12th century, there was a famous poet and writer named Srinidhi who hailed from the Kalinga region (present-day Odisha and parts of Andhra Pradesh). He is best known for his work "Srinidhi Kavya," a poetic composition that celebrates the beauty and grandeur of the natural world.

During the 16th century, Srinidhi Chakravarti was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from Bengal. He authored several texts on Sanskrit grammar and linguistics, including the influential work "Srinidhi Parisishta," which is still studied by students of the language today.

In more recent history, Srinidhi Ramakrishna was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was a member of the Hindustan Republican Association and was involved in several acts of resistance and sabotage against the colonial government.

Another notable individual with the name Srinidhi was Srinidhi Srinivasan, an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century. She was a pioneer in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and is credited with popularizing the art form both within India and internationally.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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