Unisex name
Tri name meaning
“three; third in order”
Tri is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning “three” or “third in order”. It comes from Sanskrit tri, also used in Old Javanese. In Javanese naming, it often refers to the third birth position. Try is a spelling variant.
What does Tri mean?
Three; third in order
In Indonesian: tiga; urutan ketiga
Origin and cultural usage of Tri
From Sanskrit tri, meaning three, also used in Old Javanese. In Javanese naming, it often refers to the third birth position.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Tri
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tri/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦿꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮢᮤ |
Is Tri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 49% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tri ranks #3 among unisex names in our data sample (645 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Tri
Famous people named Tri
- Tri Kusharyanto · b. 1974
- Tri Rismaharini · b. 1961
- Tri Mumpuni · b. 1964
- Tri Maharani · b. 1971
- Tri Rahmad Priadi · b. 1989
- Tri Yogo Jatmiko · b. 1967
- Tri Yuniarto · b. 1968
- Tri Kusuma Wardana · b. 1988
- Tri Tharyat · b. 1966
- Tri Arfianti
- Tri Atmowidi
- Tri Bowo Budi Santoso · b. 1965
FAQ about the name Tri
What is the meaning of Tri?
Tri means three; third in order. From Sanskrit tri, meaning three, also used in Old Javanese. In Javanese naming, it often refers to the third birth position.
Is Tri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 49% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tri?
Tri is of Sanskrit, Old Javanese (Kawi) and Javanese origin.
How many syllables does Tri have?
Tri has 1 syllable (Tri) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Tri?
Tri ranks #3 among unisex names in our data sample (645 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Tri?
Other spellings: Try.
Famous people named Tri?
Notable people named Tri include Tri Kusharyanto, Tri Rismaharini, Tri Mumpuni.
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