Siri is a Scandinavian feminine given name. It is a short form of Sigrid, from Old Norse Sigríðr, composed of the elements sigr "victory" and fríðr "beautiful". The variant Siri has been widely used since the Middle Ages, it was common in Norway until the 18th century, when its usage declined, but saw new high popularity in the 20th century. It is now a common name in Norway and Sweden. In Sweden, the name gained new popularity around 1900, and has again become increasingly popular in the last years.
The Faroese equivalent is Sirið; the ð is not pronounced; the spelling without ð is also common.
To a lesser extent, it is also used in Denmark.
Siri, the virtual assistant created by Adam Cheyer and Dag Kittlaus in 2007, and acquired by Apple Inc. in 2010, derives its name from the Scandinavian name Siri, inspired by creator Dag Kittlaus's Norwegian heritage.
Siri is also an unrelated Indian feminine given name. It is a Telugu and Kannada word, meaning wealth or fortune. It is a popular given name in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka.
Siri is also a Thai neutral given name. It is a cognate with the Indian name and has the same meaning.
In Swahili, a language spoken in much of East and Central Africa, siri means secret.
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People
Siri Andersson-Palmestav (1903–2002), Swedish writer and missionary
Siri Andrahennady (born 1946), Sri Lankan politician
Siri Hall Arnøy (born 1978), Norwegian politician
Siri Aurdal (1937–2026), Norwegian painter
Siri Austeng (1944–2017), Norwegian politician
Siri Berg (1921–2020), American abstract artist
Siri Bjerke (1958–2012), Norwegian politician
Siri Arun Budcharern (born 2002), Laotian swimmer
Siri Carpenter (born 1971), American freelance science journalist
Siri Dahl (born 1987 or 1988), American pornographic film actress
Siri Derkert (1888–1973), Swedish artist and sculptor
Siri Dokken (born 1966), Norwegian illustrator
Siri Eftedal (born 1966), Norwegian handball player
Siri Hov Eggen (born 1969), Norwegian politician
Siri Engberg (born 1967), American writer, curator, editor
Siri Engesæth (born 1969), Norwegian politician
Siri von Essen (1850–1912), Finland-Swedish actress
Siri Gellein (born 1966), Norwegian vocalist and journalist
Siri Gjære (born 1972), Norwegian jazz vocalist
Siri Gloppen (born 1964), Norwegian political scientist
Siri Nordeide Grønli (born 1984), Norwegian footballer
Siri Gunasinghe (1925–2017), Sri Lankan poet and historian
Siri Hangeland (born 1952), Norwegian politician
Siri Hatlen (born 1957), Norwegian businessperson
Siri Hustvedt (born 1955), American novelist, essayist, poet
Siri Naga I, King of Anuradhapura from 196 to 215
Siri Sangha Bodhi I, King of Anuradhapura from 252 to 254
Siri Naga II, King of Anuradhapura from 245 to 247
Linn Siri Jensen (born 1961), Norwegian team handball goalkeeper and coach
Siri Broch Johansen (born 1967), Sámi author and language worker
Siri Jørgensdatter (born 1717), Norwegian peasant girl prosecuted for witchcraft
Siri Kalvig (born 1970), Norwegian meteorologist
Siri Kannangara (1944–2024), Australian sports medical doctor
Siri Kaur (born 1976), American artist
Siri Keul (born 1948), Norwegian handball player
Siri Kolu (born 1972), Finnish author and playwright
Siri Kanth Korla (1917–2007), Indian Army Major General
Siri Landsem (born 1965), Norwegian sport shooter
Siri Lee (born 1989), Taiwanese singer-songwriter
Siri Lehland (born 2001), Norwegian model
Siri Leknes (born 2000), Norwegian neuroscientist
Siri Lindley (born 1968 or 1969), American triathlon coach
Siri Sverdrup Lunden (1920–2003), Norwegian teacher
Siri A. Meling (born 1963), Norwegian politician
Siri Minge (born 1994), Norwegian cyclist
Siri Minken (born 1980), Norwegian former motorcycle rider
Siri Mullinix (born 1978), American soccer player and coach
Siri Myrvoll (1944–2012), Norwegian politician
Siri Neal (born 1972), British actress
Siri Nergaard (born 1962), Norwegian translation scholar
Siri Nilsen (born 1985), Norwegian singer
Siri Nordby (born 1978), Norwegian footballer
Siri Perera (1910–1995), Buddhist
Siri Pettersen (born 1971), Norwegian writer and fantasy author
Siri Chand Ram (born 1958), Indian racewalker
Siri Rathsman (1895–1974), Swedish surrealist artist
Siri Ravikumar (born 1997), Indian actress
Siri von Reis (1931–2021), American botanist, author and poet
Si Rijigawa (born 1986), Chinese judoka
Siri Røine (born 1957), Norwegian civil servant
Siri Rom (1918–2002), Norwegian actress
Siri Sande (born 1943), Norwegian archaeologist and professor
Siri Schnéevoigt (1870–1946), Danish photographer and actress
Siri Seglem (born 1983), Norwegian handball player
Siri Skare (1958–2011), Norwegian aviator
Siri Staalesen (born 1973), Norwegian politician
Siri Frost Sterri (1944–2023), Norwegian politician
Siri Sunde (born 1958), Norwegian priest
Siri Svegler (born 1980), Swedish actress
Siri Thoresen (born 1962), Norwegian psychologist
Siri Thornhill (born 1966), Norwegian classical soprano
Siri Tollerød (born 1987), Norwegian model
Siri Tuttle, American linguist
Siri Ulvestad (born 1988), Norwegian orienteer
Siri Wålberg (born 1980), Norwegian musical artist performing as Sissy Wish
Siri Wigger (born 2003), Swiss cross-country skier
Siri Worm (born 1992), Dutch footballer
Others
Siri, a virtual assistant created by Apple Inc.
Sergeant Siri, a character in The Forever War by Joe Haldeman
Siri Keeton, the narrator and protagonist of Peter Watts's Blindsight
Siri, a character in Hyperion by Dan Simmons
