Boy name
Giri name meaning
“mountain, mountains”
Giri is a masculine name derived from Sanskrit giri, meaning mountain or mountains. The word came through Old Javanese, also known as Kawi. Beyond its use as a name, giri also survives as a word in Javanese and Balinese, retaining its connection with the meaning mountain.
What does Giri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Giri
Giri derives from Sanskrit giri, meaning mountain, through Old Javanese. The word also survives in Javanese and Balinese.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Giri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Giri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Giri Triyanto Sugihartono
Meaning of each word
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Triyanto: three; third child
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
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Meaning of each word
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Cep: affectionate address for a boy
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
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Giri Kasturi
Meaning of each word
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Kasturi: musk used as a fragrance
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Meaning of each word
- Mulya: noble, honored, highly valued
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Ariwibowo: dignified younger sibling
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Giri Banyu
Meaning of each word
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Banyu: water, the liquid sustaining life
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Meaning of each word
- Giri: mountain, mountains
- Ardika: news, tidings
- Triadi: third and excellent
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How to pronounce Giri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /giri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮛᮤ |
Is Giri a boy’s name?
Yes, Giri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Giri ranks #710 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Giri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Giri
- Giri Suseno Hadihardjono · b. 1941
- Giri Basuki · b. 1969
- Giri Ramanda N Kiemas · b. 1980
- Giri Wijayantoro
- Giri · b. 1975
- Giri · b. 1969
- Giri Mohammad Faisal Reza · b. 1978
- Giri Purbadi · b. 1960
- Giri Purwanto
- Giri Singgih Hartarto · b. 1990
- Giri Wiyono · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Giri
What is the meaning of Giri?
Giri means mountain, mountains. Giri derives from Sanskrit giri, meaning mountain, through Old Javanese. The word also survives in Javanese and Balinese.
Is Giri a boy’s name?
Yes, Giri is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Giri?
Giri is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Giri have?
Giri has 2 syllables (Gi-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Giri?
Giri ranks #710 among boy names in our data sample (28 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Giri?
Some ideas: Giri Triyanto Sugihartono; Giri Cep Aditiya; Giri Kasturi.
Famous people named Giri?
Notable people named Giri include Giri Suseno Hadihardjono, Giri Basuki, Giri Ramanda N Kiemas.
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