Hindi · People & Family
"Mr." in Hindi: श्री
श्रीshri
Note: spoken: … जी (ji) after the name
Mr. in Hindi is श्री (shri). It stands before a name: श्री शर्मा, श्री राहुल जी. Spoken respect often adds जी after the name. Do not use only श्रीमती on this page.
Envelope
पत्र श्री मेहता के नाम है।patra shri Mehta ke naam hai.
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How to pronounce श्री
Say it
SHREE
/ʃriː/
Shri: one short SHREE beat, light and clear. Own word before the name.
"Mr." in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| श्रीshri | Mr. / respectful title Before a man's name on forms and signs. | Before a man's name on forms and signs. |
| श्री शर्माshri Sharma | Mr. Sharma Example name. | Example name. |
| श्रीमानshreemaan | sir / Mr. (formal) Letters and speeches. | Letters and speeches. |
| नाम + जीnaam + ji | spoken respect after the name Everyday speech note. | Everyday speech note. |
How to use श्री in real life
- 1Envelope
पत्र श्री मेहता के नाम है।
patra shri Mehta ke naam hai.
The letter is in Mr. Mehta's name.
Form.
- 2Introduction
ये श्री अरजुन कपूर हैं।
ye shri Arjun Kapoor hain.
This is Mr. Arjun Kapoor.
Intro.
- 3Reception
क्या आप श्री खान से मिलने आए हैं?
kya aap shri Khan se milne aaye hain?
Have you come to meet Mr. Khan?
Aap.
Mistakes English speakers make with श्री
Incorrect: Using only श्रीमती on the Mr. page
Correct: श्री before a man's name
श्रीमती is Mrs. and a different entry.
Incorrect: Putting श्री after the name
Correct: श्री comes before the name
Word order: श्री + name.
Good to know
Forms print श्री / श्रीमती / कुमारी boxes. Spoken Hindi often skips श्री and uses Name + जी. Still learn श्री for invitations, nameplates, and official lists.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hotel check-in desk
ChatPal
बुकिंग श्री वर्मा के नाम है क्या?
buking shri Verma ke naam hai kya?
Is the booking in Mr. Verma's name?
You
हाँ, श्री अनिल वर्मा।
haan, shri Anil Verma.
Yes — Mr. Anil Verma.
ChatPal
श्री वर्मा, आईडी दिखाइए।
shri Verma, ID dikhaiye.
Mr. Verma, please show ID.
You
यह रहा पासपोर्ट, श्री वाला नाम सही है।
yah raha passport, shri vaala naam sahi hai.
Here's the passport — the Mr. name is correct.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mr." in Hindi
What is Mr. in Hindi?
श्री (shri) before the name.
Can I use श्रीमती?
No — that is Mrs., a different page.
Spoken alternative?
Name + जी.
Example?
श्री शर्मा।
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