Srinivasa
/ˌʃriːnɪˈvɑːsə/noun
A Sanskrit personal name and epithet of the Hindu god Vishnu, especially in his form associated with Lakshmi.
Did you know?In South Indian devotional traditions, Srinivasa is one of the principal names of Vishnu, especially associated with the deity worshipped at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wes-
“To dwell, remain, or spend the night; the distant root behind Sanskrit vas, “to dwell.””
Vedic Sanskrit
Sanskrit
śrī
“Radiance, prosperity, beauty, or fortune; later personified as the goddess Lakshmi.”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
nivāsa
“Dwelling, residence, or abode, formed from ni- (“in, down”) and vas (“to dwell”).”
Classical Sanskrit
Sanskrit
śrīnivāsa
“The abode or dwelling place of Sri, meaning Lakshmi; an epithet of Vishnu.”
Medieval South India
Sanskrit/Telugu/Tamil
Śrīnivāsa
“A devotional name for Vishnu, particularly Venkateswara of Tirumala.”
Modern English
English
Srinivasa
“A personal name and religious epithet used internationally, especially among South Asian communities.”