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Shreya

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sh-ray-ah/ʃrɛjɑ/

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Lucky #
Saturday
Lucky Day
Hindu
Origin
female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Goddess of Fortune and Prosperity

Spiritual meaning

Blessed with wealth and prosperity, favored by the gods

Language details

🕉️Sanskrit

श्रेया

prosperity, wealth, good fortune, happiness

🇮🇳Hindi

श्रेया

श्रेय: shreya (prosperity, wealth, good fortune); आ: aa (towards).

🇮🇳Tamil

ஷ்ரேயா

ஷ்ரே: shreya (prosperity, wealth, good fortune); ா: aa (towards).

🇮🇳Telugu

శ్రేయా

శ్రే: shreya (prosperity, wealth, good fortune); యా: ya (towards).

🇮🇳Marathi

Shreya

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Wealth, Prosperity

🇧🇩Bengali

Shreya

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Wealth, Prosperity

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

sh-ray-ah

/ʃrɛjɑ/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Saturday

Lucky colors

GoldOrangeYellow

Life path

1

Lucky stone

Citrine

Cultural & Spiritual notes

The name Shreya, in the Hindu culture, is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shri', which symbolizes Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. Names starting with the letter 'Sh' are considered auspicious, and Shreya is a popular name among Hindu communities in India and Nepal. Parents often choose this name for their daughters, believing it will bring good fortune, prosperity, and wealth to their families.

In Hinduism, Shreya not only refers to material wealth and prosperity but also spiritual growth and inner riches. The name is a reminder of the belief that inner peace and happiness are more important than external material possessions. It encourages individuals to seek spiritual enrichment and respect for traditions, values, and dharma (duty). The name Shreya is an inspiration to lead a virtuous life, combining material success with inner peace and spiritual growth.

Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The name Shreya is derived from the Sanskrit word श्रेय: shreya, which means prosperity, wealth, good fortune, or happiness.

Historical references

The ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata tells a story of a beautiful and virtuous woman named Shreya. She was the wife of King Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandava brothers. It is said that Lord Krishna himself chose Shreya to be Yudhishthira's wife, as she was the embodiment of dharma and was devoted to her husband.

circa 400 BC

Another reference to the name Shreya can be found in the Puranic scriptures. Shreya was one of the 14 gandharvas, celestial musicians who attended the divine court of Indra. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Shreya was so beautiful and enchanting that even the gods were captivated by her.

circa 1000 BC

Notable people with this name

Shreya GhoshalShreya RaoShreya Narayan

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