Shreya
| Shreya | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) |
Hindu Sanskrit |
| Origin | |
| Meaning |
"auspicious", "evolution or fulfillment", "lucky", "most beautiful", "most talented", "most successful" |
| Region of origin | India |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Serena, Sarina, Shriya, Sriya |
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Shreya is a contemporary Hindu Indian name which means "auspicious" or "lucky" in Sanskrit.It also refers to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi who is the goddess of money in many ancient hymns. Shreya can also mean "most beautiful", "most talented" and "most successful". Another meaning is given to Shreya as "evolution or fulfillment" by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in his translation on verse 31, Chapter 1 of the Bhagavad-Gita.[1]
The typically Indic namesake Shreya is usually associated with the Serena or Sarina.
List of people with the given name Shreya
- Shreya Ghoshal (born March 12, 1984), Indian playback singer.
- Shriya Saran (born September 11, 1982), Indian actress and model.
- Sriya Reddy (born April 3, 1983), Indian actress and television anchor.
References
- ↑ Maharishi Mahesh in the Bhagavad-Gita, a New Translation and Commentary, Chapter 1-6. Penguin Books, 1969, p 55 (v 31)