Maitreyi
Maitreyi is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Friendly; descendant of Mitra”.
| Meaning | Friendly; descendant of Mitra |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | मैत्रेयी |
| Pronunciation | my-TRAY-yee |
| Tradition | Hindu, Buddhist |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Maitreyi
Maitreyi comes from maitri, 'friendship' or 'loving-kindness', and can also mean a woman of the line of Mitra. In the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Maitreyi is the philosopher wife of the sage Yajnavalkya, who asks him about immortality and receives his famous teaching on the Self. She is often cited as a model of the learned woman in ancient India. The Bengali writer Maitreyi Devi is a modern bearer.
Is Maitreyi a Hindu name?
A Hindu name honouring the Upanishadic thinker Maitreyi; the root maitri is also the Buddhist virtue of loving-kindness.
How popular is Maitreyi?
An uncommon, scholarly-sounding name chosen across India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maitreyi mean?
Maitreyi means 'Friendly; descendant of Mitra'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Maitreyi a Hindu name?
A Hindu name honouring the Upanishadic thinker Maitreyi; the root maitri is also the Buddhist virtue of loving-kindness.
How do you pronounce Maitreyi?
Maitreyi is pronounced my-TRAY-yee.
Is Maitreyi a boy or girl name?
Maitreyi is usually a girl name.