Srishti
Srishti is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Creation, the universe”.
| Meaning | Creation, the universe |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | सृष्टि |
| Pronunciation | SHRISH-tee |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Srishti
Srishti is the Sanskrit word srishti, 'creation', from the root srij, 'to create'. In Hindu cosmology it refers to the bringing forth of the universe, one of the cosmic acts along with preservation and dissolution, and Brahma is called the creator. As a given name it took off in India from the 1990s as part of a wave of short abstract Sanskrit names. It is used in Hindi, Bengali and Marathi families alike.
Is Srishti a Hindu name?
Srishti is a Hindu name drawn from the idea of divine creation rather than from a single deity. Some families connect it with Brahma, the creator, or with the goddess as the source of the world.
How popular is Srishti?
Widely used in India for girls born since the 1990s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Srishti mean?
Srishti means 'Creation, the universe'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Srishti a Hindu name?
Srishti is a Hindu name drawn from the idea of divine creation rather than from a single deity. Some families connect it with Brahma, the creator, or with the goddess as the source of the world.
How do you pronounce Srishti?
Srishti is pronounced SHRISH-tee.
Is Srishti a boy or girl name?
Srishti is usually a girl name.