Unisex name
Pri name meaning
“beloved, pleasing”
Pri is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Sanskrit priya, meaning “beloved” or “pleasing”. It can serve as a shortened form of names containing Priya or Prio. In that use, its meaning comes from the element retained in shortened form.
What does Pri mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pri
May shorten names containing Priya or Prio, from Sanskrit priya, ‘beloved, pleasing’.
Name combinations with Pri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Guritno: verse, composition
- Karta: prosperous, safe, fortunate
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Meaning of each word
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Trinanda: third child; three joys
- Setyadi: faithful and excellent
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Pri Miharjo
Meaning of each word
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Miharjo: prosperous, safe
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Meaning of each word
- Dika: superior, greater
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Bani: children, descendants; brave
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Pri Ekaputra
Meaning of each word
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Ekaputra: first son
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Meaning of each word
- Pri: beloved, pleasing
- Novianto: associated with November
- Bumi: earth, land where life exists
How to pronounce Pri
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /pri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮢᮤ |
Is Pri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Pri ranks #422 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pri
- Puri♀Palatial residence
- Prio♂Man, male
- Pria♂Adult man
- Peri♂Dweller near a pear tree
- Pris♂♀Ancient, venerable
- Putri♀Daughter
- Puji♂♀Praise, expression of appreciation
- Prima♂♀Excellent, of very high quality
- Priyo♂Dear, beloved
- Peni♀Beautiful, precious
- Paris♂Paris, a figure in the tale of Troy
- Puti♀Princess or an honorific for women
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
Famous people named Pri
- Pri Gustari Akbar · b. 1968
- Pri Hartono Eling Lelakon
- Pri Hermawan · b. 1974
- Pri Januar Gusnawan · b. 1986
- Pri Pambudi Teguh · b. 1961
- Pri Wijeksono
- Pri Wulandari · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Pri
What is the meaning of Pri?
Pri means beloved, pleasing. May shorten names containing Priya or Prio, from Sanskrit priya, ‘beloved, pleasing’.
Is Pri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Pri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 71% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pri?
Pri is of Sanskrit and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Pri have?
Pri has 1 syllable (Pri) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Pri?
Pri ranks #422 among unisex names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pri?
Some ideas: Pri Guritno Karta; Pri Trinanda Setyadi; Pri Miharjo.
Famous people named Pri?
Notable people named Pri include Pri Gustari Akbar, Pri Hartono Eling Lelakon, Pri Hermawan.
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