ஸ்ரீதர்

Sridhar

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Sridhar is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Bearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu”.

MeaningBearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu
GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Written asஸ்ரீதர்
Pronunciationshree-DHAR
TraditionHindu
Used inIndia

Meaning and origin of Sridhar

Sridhar is Sanskrit Shridhara, 'one who holds Sri', meaning the god who holds the goddess Lakshmi on his chest. It is one of the twelve principal names of Vishnu recited in daily Vaishnava worship and appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama. The name is used throughout India and is especially common in South India. Sridhara was also an early medieval Indian mathematician, known for work on arithmetic and quadratic equations.

Is Sridhar a Hindu name?

Sridhar is a name of Vishnu, honouring his bond with Lakshmi, and is a classic Vaishnava choice. Some families give it for a child born in the month whose presiding form of Vishnu is Sridhara.

How popular is Sridhar?

A well-established name across India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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Spellings and variants of Sridhar

ShridharSreedharSridharaShreedhar

Names similar to Sridhar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sridhar mean?

Sridhar means 'Bearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Sridhar a Hindu name?

Sridhar is a name of Vishnu, honouring his bond with Lakshmi, and is a classic Vaishnava choice. Some families give it for a child born in the month whose presiding form of Vishnu is Sridhara.

How do you pronounce Sridhar?

Sridhar is pronounced shree-DHAR.

Is Sridhar a boy or girl name?

Sridhar is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.