Stri
Stri (स्त्री) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The feminine principle; the Lord who encompasses all gender”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Stri (स्त्री) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The feminine principle; the Lord who encompasses all gender”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Stri (स्त्री, IAST: strī) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “The feminine principle; the Lord who encompasses all gender”. Strī, the Sanskrit word for woman or the feminine, appears in the Sahasranama to declare that Vishnu transcends gender and encompasses within Himself the entirety of the feminine principle of creation.
Meaning, etymology & significance
The appearance of strī in the Vishnu Sahasranama is deeply significant: it proclaims that the Supreme Lord is not confined to masculine form but embodies the feminine creative energy as well, reflecting the non-dual Vedantic understanding of the Divine. This is consistent with Vishnu's Mohini avatar and the broader tradition that the Lord's śakti is inseparable from His being. The name thus celebrates divine wholeness and the transcendence of all limiting categories.
This name is entirely inappropriate as a Hindu boy's given name and is listed here solely for documentary completeness within the Sahasranama. Pronounced STREE, it is the standard Sanskrit feminine noun and should not be used as a masculine given name.
Scriptural source
Stri appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Stri — Name Facts
- Meaning
- The feminine principle; the Lord who encompasses all gender
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha
- Rashi
- Kumbha (Aquarius)
- Numerology
- 1
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Stri mean?
Stri is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “The feminine principle; the Lord who encompasses all gender”.
Is Stri a boy or girl name?
Stri is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Stri?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Stri aligns with the Shatabhisha nakshatra, under the Kumbha (Aquarius) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Stri?
The Chaldean name number of Stri is 1.
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