Shridhara
Shridhara (श्रीधर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who bears and upholds divine Śrī within himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shridhara (श्रीधर) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who bears and upholds divine Śrī within himself”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shridhara (श्रीधर, IAST: Śrīdhara) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “He who bears and upholds divine Śrī within himself”. From śrī (the goddess of fortune and grace, Lakṣmī) and dhara (one who holds or bears, from the root dhṛ meaning 'to hold or sustain'), this name declares that Viṣṇu perpetually carries Śrī as an inseparable part of his being, making him the eternal sustainer of all grace and prosperity.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The root dhṛ is fundamental in Sanskrit, meaning to hold, support, or maintain, and forms the basis of dharma itself. Śrīdhara therefore means not merely one who possesses fortune but one who actively upholds and sustains it, as a mountain bears the earth or a river bears water. This active quality distinguishes the name from passive equivalents and affirms Viṣṇu's role as the dynamic preserver of the cosmos's beauty and order.
Śrīdhara is one of the most classically beloved names of Viṣṇu and has been borne by notable saints, scholars, and poets including the famous commentator Śrīdharasvāmin. Pronounced shree-DHA-ra, it is widely used as a given name across India and remains perennially popular in Vaiṣṇava households.
Scriptural source
Shridhara appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shridhara — Name Facts
- Meaning
- He who bears and upholds divine Śrī within himself
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 6
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shridhara mean?
Shridhara is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “He who bears and upholds divine Śrī within himself”.
Is Shridhara a boy or girl name?
Shridhara is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shridhara?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shridhara aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shridhara?
The Chaldean name number of Shridhara is 6.
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