Unisex name
Suri name meaning
“queen, royal consort”
Suri is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning queen or royal consort. It is commonly linked to Malay suri, meaning queen. The Malay word is itself associated with Sanskrit īśvarī, meaning female ruler, connecting the name's interpretation with both Malay and Sanskrit.
What does Suri 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 Suri
Suri may derive from Malay suri, meaning queen, commonly linked to Sanskrit īśvarī, meaning female ruler.
Name combinations with Suri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Suri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Ratnah: precious jewel
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Meaning of each word
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Tyas: heart, inner self
- Defi: goddess
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Suri Isnawati
Meaning of each word
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Isnawati: second woman
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Meaning of each word
- Rosmala: garland of roses
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Muliawati: noble woman
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Suri Maya
Meaning of each word
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Maya: illusion, an apparent reality
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Meaning of each word
- Suri: queen, royal consort
- Puput: ended, complete
- Gita: song or singing
How to pronounce Suri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮛᮤ |
Is Suri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Suri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Suri ranks #175 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Suri
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Sari♀Essential substance
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Susi♀Lily flower
- Sukri♂Thankfulness
- Supri♂♀Dearly loved, very dear
- Suria♂♀The sun, source of daylight
- Sufi♂♀A follower of Sufism
- Seri♀Splendor, radiant beauty
- Sudi♂Willing or graciously inclined
- Sugi♂Wealthy or well provided for
- Sumi♂♀
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Suri
- Suri Holly Dewi
- Suri Permata Sari H. · b. 1975
- Suri Syahriah Mahmud · b. 1982
- Suri Usat · b. 1973
- Suri Zam Zam · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Suri
What is the meaning of Suri?
Suri means queen, royal consort. Suri may derive from Malay suri, meaning queen, commonly linked to Sanskrit īśvarī, meaning female ruler.
Is Suri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Suri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 25% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Suri?
Suri is of Malay and Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Suri have?
Suri has 2 syllables (Su-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Suri?
Suri ranks #175 among unisex names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Suri?
Some ideas: Suri Purnama Ratnah; Suri Tyas Defi; Suri Isnawati.
Famous people named Suri?
Notable people named Suri include Suri Holly Dewi, Suri Permata Sari H., Suri Syahriah Mahmud.
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