Dhriti
Dhriti is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Firmness, patience, resolve”.
| Meaning | Firmness, patience, resolve |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | धृति |
| Pronunciation | DHRIH-tee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Dhriti
Dhriti is a Sanskrit word meaning 'firmness, steadfastness, resolve', from the root dhṛ, 'to hold, support'. In Hindu philosophy it is a virtue of the mind; the Bhagavad Gita discusses three kinds of dhriti according to the gunas. In some texts Dhriti is personified as a goddess, one of the daughters of Daksha, and it is also the name of a Vedic metre.
Is Dhriti a Hindu name?
Dhriti is a Hindu name expressing the virtue of inner steadiness, discussed in the Bhagavad Gita and personified in some Puranic texts.
How popular is Dhriti?
Well used among Hindu families in India today.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dhriti mean?
Dhriti means 'Firmness, patience, resolve'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Dhriti a Hindu name?
Dhriti is a Hindu name expressing the virtue of inner steadiness, discussed in the Bhagavad Gita and personified in some Puranic texts.
How do you pronounce Dhriti?
Dhriti is pronounced DHRIH-tee.
Is Dhriti a boy or girl name?
Dhriti is usually a girl name.