Shreya at a glance
- Meaning
- Auspicious, best
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- SHRE-ya
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Shreia, Shreyiya, Shreiah, Shreyaah, Shreyi, Shreyiyah
Lucky details for Shreya
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Shreya is a Sanskrit name meaning “auspicious, best”. Parents choose Shreya for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Shreya reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Shreya
What does the name Shreya mean?
Shreya means “auspicious, best” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Shreya a boy or girl name?
Shreya is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Shreya?
Shreya is pronounced SHRE-ya (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Shreya?
The lucky number for Shreya is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Shreya?
Popular short forms include Shre, Shri, Shry, Shy.
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