Sree
/ʃriː/noun
An English transliteration and variant spelling of the South Asian honorific and name Sri, meaning prosperity, radiance, or sacred excellence.
Did you know?In Hindu traditions, Śrī is both an honorific and a name associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, beauty, and prosperity.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European period
PIE
*śrēy-
“A reconstructed Indo-European root associated with excellence or what is favorable; the deeper etymology is debated.”
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
śrī
“Radiance, beauty, prosperity, fortune, or auspiciousness.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
śrī
“An honorific meaning revered or illustrious; also the name of the goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi.”
Medieval South Asia
Sanskrit-derived usage
Śrī
“A respectful title placed before names, religious texts, places, and deities.”
Modern South Asian English
English
Sri / Shri / Shree / Sree
“Romanized spellings used as honorifics, personal names, and cultural titles.”