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The baby name Dhriti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /d̪ʱrɪti/ (DHRIT-ee).

Dhriti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /d̪ʱrɪti/ (DHRIT-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Dhriti ?

The baby name Dhriti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /d̪ʱrɪti/ (DHRIT-ee).

Dhriti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Dhriti (Sanskrit: Dhṛti) derives from the Indo‑Aryan root dhṛ “to hold, sustain,” and denotes steadiness, courage, patience, and moral resolve. In classical texts - including the Bhagavad Gītā (18.33–35) - dhṛti is the inner fortitude that sustains right action, making the name an auspicious virtue-name in Hindu tradition. Approximate pronunciation is DHRI-tee, with the initial dh aspirated and ṛ a flapped r.

Used across India and the diaspora since Sanskritic times, Dhriti today is more common as a feminine given name, though it remains unisex in sense. Variant transliterations reflect regional languages: Dhrithi (Kannada/Telugu), Drithi, Driti, and Dhruti; related elaborations include Dhritika (f.) and Dhritiman (m.). The name appeals for its concise sound and timeless meaning of composure under pressure, suggesting one who “holds fast” and perseveres.

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Dhriti – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
Canada Girls 2024 #265 21 2,795
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IN Girls 0 #606 26 13,121
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
United States Girls 2024 #829 88 8,487
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Dhriti is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Ireland
AE
BD

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People also ask about Dhriti

Dhriti is predominantly a girl's name.
Dhriti is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /d̪ʱrɪti/ (DHRIT-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dhrithi, Dhruti, Dhritti, Driti and Dhṛti (transliteration).
Yes, very popular — Dhriti ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Dhriti ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Dhriti's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #904 in 2014 to #829 in 2024 in United States.