Sridharan
Sridharan is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Malayalam origin, meaning “Bearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu”.
| Meaning | Bearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Tamil and Malayalam |
| Written as | ஸ்ரீதரன் |
| Pronunciation | shree-DHUH-run |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore |
Meaning and origin of Sridharan
Sridharan is the Tamil and Malayalam form of Sanskrit Shridhara, from shri, the goddess Lakshmi, and dhara, 'one who holds or bears'. Vishnu is Shridhara because he carries Lakshmi on his chest, and the name appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama. The -an ending is the typical South Indian masculine suffix. E. Sreedharan, the engineer behind the Delhi Metro, is a well-known bearer of a close spelling.
Is Sridharan a Hindu name?
The name is a Vaishnava epithet of Vishnu as Lakshmi's consort. It is widely used by Hindu families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
How popular is Sridharan?
Common in Tamil Nadu and Kerala and among Tamil communities abroad; Sridhar is the shorter North and Andhra form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sridharan mean?
Sridharan means 'Bearer of Lakshmi; Vishnu'. It is of Sanskrit, via Tamil and Malayalam origin.
Is Sridharan a Hindu name?
The name is a Vaishnava epithet of Vishnu as Lakshmi's consort. It is widely used by Hindu families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
How do you pronounce Sridharan?
Sridharan is pronounced shree-DHUH-run.
Is Sridharan a boy or girl name?
Sridharan is usually a boy name.