Apt anagram of "sir" (3)

I believe the answer is:

sri

(Other definitions for sri that I've seen before include "... Lanka, formerly Ceylon" , "Country formerly Ceylon" , "Indian title of respect" , "Indian address" , "Asian gentleman" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.