Subhadri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Subhadri

What is the meaning of the name Subhadri ?

The baby name Subhadri is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-BHUH-dree (IPA: /suːˈbʱədriː/).

Subhadri is Sanskrit in Origin.

Subhadri is an Indic feminine name from Sanskrit, built from su “good, auspicious” + bhadra “fortunate, gracious.” It thus conveys “very auspicious,” “well‑favored,” or “gracious and fortunate.” The -i ending reflects regional phonology and transliteration, making Subhadri a variant of the classical Subhadra (Śubhadrā), with the same meaning.

Use of the name is anchored in the Mahābhārata, where Subhadra is the sister of Krishna, wife of Arjuna, and mother of Abhimanyu; she is also venerated as Subhadra Devi in the Jagannath tradition at Puri. Spellings and cognates include Subhadra, Shubhadra, Shubhadri, and Tamil/Malayalam forms Subathra or Shubathra; diminutives such as Subha and Shubhi are common. Subhadri appears in North and South India and among the diaspora as a culturally resonant, auspicious choice that blends classical heritage with a gentle modern sound.

⚙ Subhadri barely registers. Across 2 countries, we found just 3 recorded uses of it.