Shriniketan
Shriniketan (श्रीनिकेतन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The sacred abode and dwelling-place of Śrī”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shriniketan (श्रीनिकेतन) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The sacred abode and dwelling-place of Śrī”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shriniketan (श्रीनिकेतन, IAST: Śrīniketan) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The sacred abode and dwelling-place of Śrī”. From śrī (the goddess of auspicious grace, Lakṣmī) and niketan (dwelling, home, from ni + keta meaning 'place of rest'), this name declares that Viṣṇu's very form and heart are the eternal home in which divine grace perpetually resides.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Niketan is formed from the Sanskrit root kit (to dwell) with the prefix ni (down, into), meaning an established, settled abode. Together with Śrī, the compound conveys that where Viṣṇu is, there Lakṣmī is always present—his chest, his heart, his being is her inviolable sanctuary. This inseparability of Viṣṇu and Śrī is a foundational tenet of Śrī Vaiṣṇava theology.
Śrīniketan is a beloved name of Viṣṇu used across Vaiṣṇava traditions and also serves as a given name for boys in South and North India alike, evoking both divine association and cultural warmth. Pronounced shree-ni-KAY-tan, it is easy to pronounce across languages and carries an air of graceful sanctity.
Scriptural source
Shriniketan appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shriniketan — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The sacred abode and dwelling-place of Śrī
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 7
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shriniketan mean?
Shriniketan is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The sacred abode and dwelling-place of Śrī”.
Is Shriniketan a boy or girl name?
Shriniketan is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shriniketan?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shriniketan aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shriniketan?
The Chaldean name number of Shriniketan is 7.
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