An honorifice prefix to the names of gods, kings, her and men of high estimation

An honorific prefix used before the name of a deity, holy person, or book. It is also the Hindu equivalent of "Mr."

A prefix denoting auspiciousness.

A term of respect given to men, male deities, and sacred objects or literatures; a name for Lakshmi, the goddess of fortune.

Goddess Lakshmi. 2. An honorific prefix.

The word is often used as an honorific prefix to the names of deities and eminent persons, or to celebrated works generally of a sacred character.

or Shri A title or designation prefixed to the name of a person, particularly a holy person.

A title of respect. When used before the name of a religious person, it means "holy" or revered." Like Sri yogis.

Auspiciousness-a name is qualified by putting "Sri" before it as a mark of courtesy and auspiciousness.