The baby name Sheshadri is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SHEH-sha-dree (IPA: /ˈʃeʃədri/).
The baby name Sheshadri is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SHEH-sha-dree (IPA: /ˈʃeʃədri/).
Sheshadri is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Sheshadri is a Sanskrit-derived South Indian name formed from Śeṣa (the cosmic serpent, also called Ādiśeṣa) and adri (mountain), yielding the meaning “mountain of Shesha.” It alludes to the Seshachalam Hills at Tirumala, mythically said to be the serpent’s coils and sacred to Lord Venkateswara; the name thus carries Vaishnavite devotional resonance. Predominantly masculine, it is also encountered as a family name in southern India.
Usage is strong in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada communities, particularly among Vaishnavas. Notable bearers include Seshadri Swamigal of Kanchipuram and the mathematician C. S. Seshadri, reinforcing the name’s cultural presence. Variants and transliterations include Seshadri, Śeṣādri, and less commonly Shesadri; related short forms are Seshu and Sesha. Theophoric in character, Sheshadri conveys steadfastness, cosmic order, and sacred geography, blending mythic symbolism with regional heritage.
Sheshadri is a rare find. Our records hold just 48 recorded uses, spread over 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #799 | 8 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #871 | 11 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #988 | 14 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Sheshadri is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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