Indian name meaning
Shreya
♀ GirlShre·ya · 2 syllables
Auspicious; the best
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | h | r | e | y | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 1 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Shreya carries the name number 8.
About the name Shreya
Shreya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Auspicious; the best.”
Spoken aloud it is Shre·ya — 2 syllables. Shreya is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shreya mean?
Shreya means “Auspicious; the best.” It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shreya a boy or a girl name?
Shreya is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shreya?
Shreya is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shreya?
Shreya has 2 syllables and is said as Shre·ya.
What is the numerology number of the name Shreya?
In the Chaldean system, Shreya has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shreya a common name in India?
Shreya does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Shreya?
For a brother to Shreya, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Sachin, Sadanand, Sagar or Dishant all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shreya?
Kartikeya, Ameya, Aditya or Shaurya share Shreya's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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