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