Erandi

Meaning of Erandi

Erandi, a female name of Sinhalese origin pronounced eh-RAN-dee (/eˈrændi/), brings a subtle echo of Sri Lankan heritage to an Anglo-American naming landscape. In the United States it has appeared between five and twenty times annually since the early 1990s—peaking at 20 registrations (rank 882) in both 2001 and 2008 and most recently placing 940th with ten newborns in 2024. While it never contends with the most popular choices, Erandi’s steady placement between roughly the 850th and 970th ranks over three decades reflects a deliberate preference for quiet distinction rather than fleeting trendiness. Its consistent, low-volume presence underscores an appeal grounded in enduring cultural authenticity and measured rarity.

Pronunciation

Sinhalese

• Pronunced as eh-RAN-dee (/eˈrændi/)

• Erendira