Shri
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A title of respect used before male names, Mr.
Noun
Examples
The master craftsman received a National Award from the then president of India Shri APJ Abdul Kalam.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An honorific title prefixed to the names of deities, holy persons, holy books or sacred places.
Noun
Examples
Shri Rama
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Shri” mean?
A title of respect used before male names, Mr.
Is “Shri” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.