Keerti as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Keerti

What is the meaning of the name Keerti ?

The baby name Keerti is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEER-tee (IPA: /ˈkiːrti/).

Keerti is Sanskrit in Origin.

Keerti is an Indian given name from the Sanskrit kīrti (कीर्ति), meaning “fame, glory, renown, good repute; praise,” derived from the verbal root kīrt- “to praise, celebrate.” The term pervades Vedic, epic, and classical texts; “Kirti” is personified as Fame and lauded as a social virtue. It functions as an epithet in stotras such as the Vishnu Sahasranama and appears across Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist literature, making the name broadly used and auspicious.

In modern naming Keerti is common across India and the diaspora, predominantly feminine but historically and regionally unisex. North Indian spellings favor Kirti, while southern transliterations often read Keerthi or Keerthy; other variants include Kirthi and Kirtee. The element occurs in many compound names across Rajput, Maratha, and contemporary traditions. Related forms include Kirtan/Kirtana and Keerthana, denoting songs or hymns of praise. Parents choose Keerti to evoke honorable reputation earned through good deeds.