Name meaning
Shreya
means “auspicious, excellent”
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Indian, Nepali
- Spellings
- Shreya · Shriya
- Say it
- SHRAY-ah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Shreya comes from the Sanskrit śreyas, excellence or good fortune. It is also a name of the goddess Lakshmi. The singer Shreya Ghoshal is one of its famous bearers.
Roots
From Sanskrit śreyas (excellent, auspicious).
Where it is used
Shriya is related.
Shreya name FAQ
What does the name Shreya mean?
Shreya means “auspicious, excellent”. From Sanskrit śreyas (excellent, auspicious).
Where does the name Shreya come from?
Shreya is of Sanskrit origin. Today it is used in Indian, Nepali families.
How do you pronounce Shreya?
Shreya is usually pronounced SHRAY-ah.
Is Shreya a boy's or a girl's name?
Shreya is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Shreya?
Related spellings and forms include Shriya.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.