Shriyahpati
Shriyahpati (श्रियःपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and husband of Śrī, the goddess of divine grace”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shriyahpati (श्रियःपति) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and husband of Śrī, the goddess of divine grace”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Shriyahpati (श्रियःपति, IAST: Śriyaḥpati) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Lord and husband of Śrī, the goddess of divine grace”. From śriyaḥ (genitive of Śrī, the goddess of auspicious glory) and pati (lord, husband), this name honours Viṣṇu as the eternal consort of Lakṣmī, in whom all beauty, fortune, and spiritual radiance find their sovereign lord.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The genitive compound śriyaḥ-pati literally means 'the master of Śrī,' where Śrī denotes both the goddess Lakṣmī and the quality of auspicious splendour she embodies. Pati, from the root pā (to protect, to rule), conveys not merely husband but guardian-lord, indicating that Viṣṇu both protects and is inseparable from divine grace. Their union is considered the cosmic archetype of love, sovereignty, and compassion working together.
This epithet appears in the Viṣṇu Sahasranāma and is echoed in the Śrī Sūkta, where Viṣṇu is proclaimed the eternal abode of Lakṣmī. Pronounced shree-yah-PAH-tee, it is used in devotional contexts; as a given name, Shriyahpati or the simpler Shripati is preferred.
Scriptural source
Shriyahpati appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Shriyahpati — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Lord and husband of Śrī, the goddess of divine grace
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Hasta
- Rashi
- Kanya (Virgo)
- Numerology
- 5
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shriyahpati mean?
Shriyahpati is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Lord and husband of Śrī, the goddess of divine grace”.
Is Shriyahpati a boy or girl name?
Shriyahpati is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Shriyahpati?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Shriyahpati aligns with the Hasta nakshatra, under the Kanya (Virgo) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Shriyahpati?
The Chaldean name number of Shriyahpati is 5.
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