Meaning and history
Siiri is the Finnish and Estonian form of Sigrid. Sigrid derives from Old Norse Sigríðr, combining sigr, “victory,” with fríðr, “beautiful” or “beloved,” yielding a sense such as “beautiful victory.” The name family has deep Scandinavian roots and was borne by medieval queens. Notable bearers include Finnish writer Siiri Enoranta and Estonian politician Siiri Oviir. The doubled vowel reflects Finnish and Estonian orthography.
In 2011, 6 babies were recorded with the name Siiri, ranking #14,824 among girls.