Shrikant
Shrikant is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Beloved of Lakshmi; Vishnu”.
| Meaning | Beloved of Lakshmi; Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | श्रीकान्त |
| Pronunciation | SHREE-kahnt |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India |
Meaning and origin of Shrikant
Shrikant joins Shri, the goddess Lakshmi, with kanta, 'beloved' or 'husband', so it means 'the beloved of Lakshmi', an epithet of Vishnu. The meaning 'beautiful throat' sometimes given comes from confusing kanta with kantha, 'throat'. The name is widespread across India; Srikanth is the usual south Indian spelling, and the cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth made that form well known.
Is Shrikant a Hindu name?
Shrikant is a name of Vishnu as husband of Lakshmi, so it carries a Vaishnava devotional meaning.
How popular is Shrikant?
Very familiar in India, especially among men born from the 1950s to 1980s.
Gifts with the name Shrikant
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Spellings and variants of Shrikant
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shrikant mean?
Shrikant means 'Beloved of Lakshmi; Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shrikant a Hindu name?
Shrikant is a name of Vishnu as husband of Lakshmi, so it carries a Vaishnava devotional meaning.
How do you pronounce Shrikant?
Shrikant is pronounced SHREE-kahnt.
Is Shrikant a boy or girl name?
Shrikant is usually a boy name.